TAFE Queensland

Course Details

Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology

Course Description

This qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge to work as a mechanic to service and repair motor vehicles from a selected range of specific vehicle types. You will also learn how to test and identify faults in the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of motor vehicles. This qualification will provide the apprentice with both on and off the job skills and knowledge required to be eligible for the issue of a Trade Qualification in Automotive Mechanical Technology. This will enable you to service and repair motor vehicles from a selected range of specific vehicle types (streams). You will also learn how to test and identify faults in the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of motor vehicles. SQIT offers three streams of study under this qualification: - Light Vehicle - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport Each stream has different required (mandatory) competencies. Not all streams are available at all SQIT campuses. Contact your local SQIT campus for details: - Toowoomba (07) 4694 4600 - Warwick (07) 4660 4600 - Dalby (07) 4669 9999 - Kingaroy (07) 4160 4400 36 Units of competence are required to complete this qualification. There are 3 compulsory competencies: - AURC270103A Apply safe work practices - AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations - AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures Apprentices will need a training plan which details all the training to be undertaken during the apprenticeship. These details will be negotiated with SQIT, the apprentice and the employer soon after the apprentice has signed a training contract with the employer.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle/Plant Diesel Fitter, Automotive Service Mechanic, Light Engine Mechanic, Motorcycle Mechanic Self employment in your own business, Leading Hand, Workshop Manager, Foreman, Course type * International Fee type * Please Enquire Application mode * Please Enquire




Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology TAFE Queensland