Course Information

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-the-job training in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology

Qualification code:

AUR30405

Type:
Apprenticeship

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the automotive mechanical technology sector which includes inspection, service and repair. It also provides you students the opportunity to specialise in an industry sector by selecting the relevant descriptor specific to your enterprise requirements. You will learn skills contained in the units of competence relevant to the descriptors. You will also learn how to apply safe work practices and carry out diagnostic procedures.

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Job summary:
The apprentice undertaking this role will primarily service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as the engine, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential) and the suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres). The apprentice will also perform tasks including: discussing problems with vehicle drivers to discover faults and carrying out their own diagnosis procedures; repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, air conditioning and emission control systems, clutch assemblies, manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, final drive assemblies and steering and suspension systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine management and electrical systems are also encompassed in the motor mechanic’s duties. With the rapid changes in automotive technology, motor mechanics are becoming more specialised in their areas of work.

Career Opportunities:
Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry needed to become an Automotive Mechanic.  Other areas may include vehicle servicing, repairs and tyre fitting.

Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
MOTOR MECHANICS

Sub-industry:
APPRENTICE MOTOR MECHANIC

Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:

The course is delivered both on and off the job. The total duration for this full time course is 1559 nominal hours*.  For School-based Program students this includes work placement time and is scheduled around but does not include essential learning subjects.

*All Apprenticeships have a nominal term - this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract.  The nominal hour total is the amount of time that it’s reasonably expected that someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship.  This figure is a guideline and does not restrict their learning progress.

Progression Points within Expected Duration:
To achieve a reasonable rate of progress and completion within the expected duration (48 months) it is anticipated an apprentice would achieve 25% of the total competency value for the qualification (refer to clause 2.1.1 of Schedule 3 of the QIRC Order) within each 12 month period of the apprenticeship.

Program Subjects:

To obtain this qualification competencies will be completed in the following subject areas:

Workplace & Environment
Apply safe working practices
Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
Communicate in the workplace
Work effectively with others
Participate in OHS processes

Service Operations
Carry out service operations
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Inspect and service engines
Repair engine and associated engine components
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Carry out vehicle safety/roadworthy inspection
Repair and replace emission control systems
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

Electrical  Systems
Test, service and charge batteries
Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
Repair ignition systems
Service and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

Transmission  Systems
Inspect and service transmissions (manual)
Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)
Inspect, service and/or repair clutch assemblies and associated operating system components
Repair transmissions (manual)
Repair final drive assemblies
Repair final drive (driveline)

Cooling Systems
Repair cooling systems
Service air conditioning systems

Fuel Systems
Repair petrol fuel systems
Service diesel fuel injection systems

Braking & Wheels
Balance wheels and tyres
Inspect and service braking systems
Carry out wheel alignment operations
Remove, inspect, repair  and fit tyres and tubes (light)
Repair hydraulic braking systems

Steering & Suspension
Repair steering systems
Repair suspension system