Duration
1 year
Intake dates
January and July
What does this course involve?
Combining on the job and off the job training, this course is designed for light vehicle mechanics in the automotive industry who want to develop their skills.
You’ll learn how to apply safe work practices, test and service batteries and carry out repairs to single electrical circuits. Develop your skills in servicing and repairing engine management systems, and learn how to inspect and service cooling systems.
Inspect and service manual, hydraulic and automatic transmissions, and even repair steering and suspension systems.
Entrance requirements
No formal education level is specified.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
It is expected that participants will:
1. Have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
2. Provide and wear steel-capped safety boots or shoes.
3. Provide and wear combination type overalls.
Cost
Aus $11,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the automotive industry as a mechanic.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to further your studies and progress to a relevant Certificate IV level course such as the Certificate IV in Automotive Technology.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology is the first stage of the pathway to the Diploma of Automotive Technology. For course content for this stage, please refer to the Units of Competency section below.
Note:
The workplace component of this course is currently under review by the Victorian regulatory authority and there may be changes to its current form in 2008. All Victorian TAFE Institutes will be required to comply with any regulatory changes.
