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.
Target groups for the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology are international students who are: • seeking to pursue a career in light vehicle mechanical technology • seeking to enter a new industry sector • seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications. Characteristics of the target group are as follows: • Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past. • Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work. • Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18–35 as people are still establishing or changing careers. Credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter time frame.
This qualification prepares graduates for roles including: • Light Vehicle Mechanic • Automotive Technician • Service Technician • Workshop Mechanic Pathway to higher qualifications: • Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis • Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling • Diploma of Automotive Management