AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Are you passionate about all things automotive? Get qualified as a light automotive mechanic!
Undertaken as part of an apprenticeship, students will gain skills and knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles including diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, and workplace safety and health.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Available all year
Study Mode Apprenticeship
Duration 6 Months
This Qualification develops existing workers and prepares new employees for work in the light vehicle servicing and repair industry.
Training is delivered in modern workshop facilities with industry-standard tools and equipment, performing tasks on actual vehicles. Students will learn how to follow environmental and sustainability best practices as well as how to use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. If you enjoy physically active work, mechanical tasks, troubleshooting and repairing - a career in mechanical technology might be perfect for you!
Throughout the course, you will gain skills in:
- Repair electrical circuits, charging and ignition systems
- Repair steering, hydraulic braking, suspension, cooling systems and engines in light vehicles
- Servicing operations
- Diagnostic test strategies
- Tyres and tubes repairs
- Wheel alignment
- Electrical wiring and circuits
- Workplace safety fundamentals
- Communication skills
You have an employer that is willing to offer an apprenticeship and enjoy working with mechanical equipment and like practical, hands-on work
Other attributes include:
- good problem-solving skills
- good communication skills, including customer service skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $17.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $19.40 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $67.80 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $77.15 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $9.90 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $101.75 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $67.80 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $94.00 |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $77.15 |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $13.60 |
| AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $13.60 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | $81.00 | $24.00 | $24.30 |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $46.15 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $64.80 | $19.20 | $42.55 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $40.60 |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.30 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $67.80 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $32.40 | $9.60 | $27.25 |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $54.60 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $48.60 | $14.40 | $27.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $46.15 |
|
|
$97.20 | $28.80 | $13.60 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $8.65 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $13.60 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $59.00 |
|
|
$19.44 | $5.76 | $8.65 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $8.65 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $19.40 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $19.40 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $24.30 |
|
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $8.65 |
|
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $34.00 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $3.70 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $22.60 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $6.15 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $38.20 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $178.75 | $53.35 | $0.00 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $81.25 | $24.25 | $0.00 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | $162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
| AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | $65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
|
|
$16.25 | $4.85 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
|
|
$39.00 | $11.64 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$78.00 | $23.28 | $0.00 |
|
|
$52.00 | $15.52 | $0.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$65.00 | $19.40 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.