Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Entry Requirements

International Students

• Minimum 18 years of age

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 11, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age

English Requirements:
It is essential that international students must exhibit a strong command of the English language.
Undertaken one of the following English Language Tests and met the minimum score:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have
  scored 35 or higher.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 29 or higher.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 154 or higher.
• Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years. The student has a satisfactory grade in the language.
• Completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English: substantial component of AQF level 4 or higher, or

if the student does not have current proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, they will be required to take an English Placement Test administered by Vocational Careers Institute (VCI).
The student’s Education Agent can manage the English Proficiency Exam on behalf of VCI.

Australian Permanent Residents

• Minimum 18 years of age

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 11, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR be a mature age

LLN Requirement:

• Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will be required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course

Study Pathway and Career Opportunities

Potential employment options are roles relevant to light vehicle automotive technology.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Certificate IV qualifications from the AUR Training Package such as the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.

Assessment

• Projects incorporating role-plays
• Case studies
• Observations and short answer questions.
• Practical training and assessment are completed in training workshop
• Written and oral questions

Course Structure

In order to gain the certificate, 36 units must be completed for this qualification

Code	Title	Core/Elective
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	Core
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	Core
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	Core
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	Core
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	Core
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	Core
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	Core
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	Core
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	Core
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	Core
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	Core
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	Core
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems	Core
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	Core
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	Core
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	Core
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	Core
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	Core
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	Core
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	Core
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURETR128	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems	Elective
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	Elective
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	Elective
AURLTJ102	Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes	Elective
AURLTJ113	Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies	Elective
AURLTQ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies	Elective
AURLTQ102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts	Elective
AURLTX101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions	Elective
AURLTX102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions	Elective
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems	Elective
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	Elective
AURTTF002	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	Elective
AURTTJ011	Balance wheels and tyres	Elective
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURTTZ002	Diagnose and repair exhaust systems	Elective

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the assessment process for recognizing competencies gained through previous learning, work and life experiences. Students who have completed any of the subjects or have practical experience that can be used for RPL, can contact VCI prior to enrolment. In order to be granted RPL, candidates are required to provide evidence that they are already competent in the specific subject/subjects and these evidences should be valid, authentic, current and sufficient.