Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair
industry.

In this course, students will develop fundamental skills and knowledge to service, repair and diagnose faults in motor vehicles weighing up to 4.5 tonnes. Students will also learn how to diagnose and repair faults in light vehicle engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brake and electrical systems and components.
Course Details: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AUR30620

This course has the following entry requirements:
International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age on enrolment
• Have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more
  than 2 years old) with 5.0 in each band
• Have completed a Year 12 or equivalent high school certificate

Candidates will also be required to complete a pre‐enrolment Candidate Self‐ Assessment as part of the application and participate in a course entry interview to
determine suitability for the course.

One and a Half (1.5 year) full time

Total Duration: 78 Weeks (including holidays)
Contact Weeks: 60 Weeks

This course will be delivered over a period of 78 weeks (including holidays). Classes will be schedules for 60 weeks over 6 academic terms of 10 weeks each. There will
be a 2‐week break between the terms and a 6‐week holiday end of the year.

Class and workshop sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles. Additionally, workplace practices and environments are simulated and used to conduct skills‐based assessments in accordance with unit requirements. Classes will be scheduled for 20 hours per week, including workshop work and practice.

This course will be delivered face‐to‐face in a classroom and auto workshop‐based setting which includes the simulation of workplace‐based environment. This course does not have work placement requirements. However, students will be working in a training automotive workshop (simulated environment).

The course will be delivered in our Melbourne campus and Dandenong workshop;

CLASSES:

Level 4 213 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
VIC 3000

PRACTICALS:

4 Paul Ct, Dandenong
VIC 3175

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range leadership and management roles such as;

• Light vehicle mechanical technician
• Auto workshop mechanic

Further training pathways from this qualification include:

1. AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis,
2. AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive
3. Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.

Students are required to attend the scheduled classes (20 hours per week) and maintain a satisfactory academic performance as per Aboard’s Course Progress Policy. Students who are identified as being at risk of not meeting course progress requirements and completing the course in the expected duration will be subject to college’s intervention strategy and provided support. More information can found in the student handbook and the policy available on college’s website.

• Written tasks
• Practicals (Workshop‐based)
• Roleplay tasks
• Presentations
• Observations
• Questioning (oral or written)

Enrolment and Tuition fees this course are as follows (Australian Dollar):

Enrolment fee: $250 (non‐refundable to be paid on application)

Tuition fee: $18,000

The tuition fee shall not change for the duration of the course.

Other non‐tuition fees may apply (e.g., Materials Fee)

International students are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover (OSHC) before arriving in Australia. OSHC information will also be included in the Student Agreement.

For more information on OHSC, visit,
https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/health_insurance/overseas/overseas_student_health_cover.htm

All non‐tuition fees shall be listed in Student Agreement and Aboard’s Annual Fee Schedule, available from college’s website. For fee refund information and procedure, refer to college’s Fee Refund Policy and Procedure available in the Student Agreement, college website and Student Handbook. The policy can also be requested from student’s services: studentservices@aboardaustralia.com

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement. Course fees do not include computer software or textbooks which are to be purchased at the student’s own cost. Non‐payment of course fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

Students must also supply their own laptop or a similar device with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher.

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International

Student Handbook. Students should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting.

Further information can be found at
https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live‐in‐australia/living‐costs

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) at the time of
enrolment or at any time during their enrolment (prior to the commencement of the relevant unit/s of competency).

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. The result of an application for credit and any
changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.

If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.