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Overview

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to be able to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of Light Vehicle Mechanical roles.

You will gain and apply a broad set of skills and knowledge on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector. You will be able to repair and maintain cars and light vehicles or particular components of vehicles such as steering and suspension or cooling systems.

To achieve the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology you need to complete the 20 CORE units and 16 ELECTIVE units.

Qualification:

 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR30620

Next Intake:

 Semester 1 2025

Course No:

 C3-TS33

Campus:

 CIT Fyshwick 

Duration:

 6 semesters part-time (9 blocks per year, approx 24 hours per week per block).

Cost Info:

Fee information for completing this course under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement is available on the Apprenticeships and Traineeships page. The total course cost may vary if subjects are attempted more than once.

Indicative Cost:

 Apprentice/Trainee
- Subsidised - $2,200
- Full Fee - $17,930

Likely Job Outcome:

 Automotive mechanic

Application Type:

 Apprentice/Trainee
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Additional Information

You will need to wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment when in the automotive workshops.

These include:

  • Overalls
  • Long pants - cotton drill/ jeans
  • Leather safety boots
  • Safety glasses
Electives will be chosen in consultation with local Light Vehicle industry representatives.

This qualification may also be achieved through other pathways which do not involve a contract of training, such as recognition of prior learning. In all cases achievement or recognition of competence is necessary in all of the required units of competency to be awarded a national qualification, please consult CIT staff for advice.

Entry Requirements

Early in the program your skills will be assessed - if you cannot read and write documents and complete maths work to the level needed you will be enrolled into additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the program.

If you are entering this course as an apprentice/trainee you must:
- be employed in the auto industry
- be an Apprentice or Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeship Scheme (AAS) and be registered with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.

If you already have skills in this area, you may seek skills recognition for all or part of this course.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level course, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit CIT Foundation Skills page.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 36 subjects (20 Core and 16 Electives)

Stage 1 - Complete minimum 14

  • AURASA102   Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM675
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes the individual's responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident.The unit applies to those who work on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR125   Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM686
      Cost: Apprentice $39.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting and testing the battery to determine serviceability, charging, jump-starting, removing and replacing, and undertaking the final retesting of batteries, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The batteries include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR112   Test and repair basic electrical circuits
    • CIT Code: AUTM680
      Cost: Apprentice $94.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting and testing the circuit, repairing the circuit, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The basic electrical circuits include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTK102   Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM751
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.The unit applies to those who work in all sectors of the automotive industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTA104   Carry out servicing operations
    • CIT Code: AUTM743
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out servicing operations. It involves preparing for the task, identifying lubricant requirements, servicing and adjusting vehicle and machinery, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The servicing operations include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The servicing undertaken will vary based upon on occupation of the learner.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTE104   Inspect and service engines
    • CIT Code: AUTM747
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service engines. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the engine, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the engine, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The servicing undertaken will vary based on the work context.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant or motorcycles. The unit does not apply to outdoor power equipment engines.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTC001   Inspect and service cooling systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM147
      Cost: Apprentice $28.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service air and liquid cooling systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycle or outdoor power equipment.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTA105   Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
    • CIT Code: AUTM799
      Cost: Apprentice $28.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using sealants and adhesives, preparing and installing bearings, seals and gaskets, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry, It includes agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicle, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The vehicles used will vary based upon the occupation and work context of the learner. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTD002   Inspect and service steering systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM189
      Cost: Apprentice $28.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service steering systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTD004   Inspect and service suspension systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM190
      Cost: Apprentice $28.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service front and rear suspension systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the front and rear suspension system for wear, oil or air leaks and physical damage, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The suspension systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or trailers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTF101   Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM748
      Cost: Apprentice $61.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the fuel system for leaks, inspecting the air filter,reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the petrol fuel system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The petrol fuel systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The servicing operations undertaken may vary based on the occupation of the learner.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURAEA002   Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM514
      Cost: Apprentice $61.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs. It applies to those working in the automotive industry.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTB101   Inspect and service braking systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM745
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service braking systems according to manufacturer specifications. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The servicing undertaken will vary based on the work context.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The braking systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery, outdoor power equipment or trailers. The braking systems may be hydraulic, air over hydraulic, air, mechanical, or hand and parking braking systems.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTQ103   Inspect and service drive shafts
    • CIT Code: AUTM754
      Cost: Apprentice $17.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle drive shafts. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the drive shaft for damage or abnormal wear, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the drive shaft, and completing workplace processes and documentation.This unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The drive shafts include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The servicing operations undertaken may vary based on the occupation of the learner.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTJ011   Balance wheels and tyres
    • CIT Code: AUTM668
      Cost: Apprentice $143.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to balance automotive wheels and tyres. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; inspecting, balancing and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies; and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working within the automotive light vehicle service and repair or light vehicle wheel alignment industry. The wheels and tyres include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or trailers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURLTJ102   Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
    • CIT Code: AUTM734
      Cost: Apprentice $220.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes from wheels. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the task, removing, inspecting, repairing and refitting the tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation.This unit applies to those who work within the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and tubes include those of light vehicles, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels or mobile plant machinery.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Stage 2 - Complete 12

  • AURLTD105   Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM730
      Cost: Apprentice $72.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The suspension systems include those in light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURLTE102   Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
    • CIT Code: AUTM732
      Cost: Apprentice $138.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicle.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURLTD104   Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM729
      Cost: Apprentice $72.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering systems include those in light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTC103   Diagnose and repair cooling systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM746
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the cooling systems of vehicles. The systems used vary based on the work context. It involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR131   Diagnose and repair ignition systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM690
      Cost: Apprentice $72.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the ignition systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in an automotive service and repair industry. The ignition systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURLTX103   Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM740
      Cost: Apprentice $72.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the clutch systems of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The clutch systems include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTQ001   Inspect and service final drive assemblies
    • CIT Code: AUTM183
      Cost: Apprentice $17.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service final drive assemblies. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the assembly, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the assembly, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The final drive assemblies include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTX102   Inspect and service manual transmissions
    • CIT Code: AUTM755
      Cost: Apprentice $28.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service manual transmissions. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.This unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The manual transmissions include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTX103   Inspect and service automatic transmissions
    • CIT Code: AUTM756
      Cost: Apprentice $28.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service automatic transmissions. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The automatic transmissions include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR132   Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM691
      Cost: Apprentice $182.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems. The systems used vary based on the work context. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The automotive electrical systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery, or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURLTB103   Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM728
      Cost: Apprentice $94.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the hydraulic braking systems of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The hydraulic braking systems include those in light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTK001   Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM560
      Cost: Apprentice $39.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store automotive measuring equipment. It involves selecting and maintaining measuring equipment, and using measuring equipment to determine length, width, angles, ovality, depth, out of square, clearances, run-out, pressure and temperature of automotive components and materials. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. This unit does not apply to electrical measuring equipment that measures voltage, resistance or current flow.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETH101   Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM678
      Cost: Apprentice $231.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It involves ensuring the vehicle high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated before commencing any service or repair work. It also involves calibrating vehicle systems that may need resetting once the energy storage system is reinitialised. Importance is placed in the unit on applying RESS and separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETH102   Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM801
      Cost: Apprentice $330.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It involves working with automotive electrical components, maintaining rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS), and performing basic tests on electric drive motors. Importance is placed in the unit on applying both high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems RESS and separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures. It applies to individuals working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

Stage 3 - Complete 10

  • AURVTA002   Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
    • CIT Code: AUTR310
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint system (SRS) units and assemblies. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment to deactivate, remove and replace SRS components, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURLTZ101   Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM741
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the emission control systems of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The emission control systems include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR123   Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM684
      Cost: Apprentice $138.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engine management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in an automotive service and repair industry. The spark ignition engine management systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTA118   Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
    • CIT Code: AUTM744
      Cost: Apprentice $50.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and carry out a diagnostic testing strategy on vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves confirming the existence of a fault, identifying the required diagnostic information, developing a diagnostic strategy, applying the diagnostic strategy, and reporting conclusions.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR144   Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM694
      Cost: Apprentice $116.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the engine and transmission management systems of vehicles or machinery. These systems communicate on the vehicle two-wire (CAN-bus) networked controlled circuit and are an integral part of an engine and transmission management system. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in an automotive service and repair industry. The engine and transmission management systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or mobile plant machinery.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR129   Diagnose and repair charging systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM688
      Cost: Apprentice $72.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair charging systems. The systems used vary based on the work context. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The charging systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR130   Diagnose and repair starting systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM689
      Cost: Apprentice $72.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair starting systems. The systems used vary based on the work context. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The starting systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR122   Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM683
      Cost: Apprentice $160.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems. These systems include the functions of a vehicle electronic braking control module (EBCM), such as anti-lock braking, brake assist, descent control, electronic brake force distribution, electronic park brake, hill start assist, stability control, traction control and active roll-over protection. The systems used vary based on the work context. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. Embedded networked systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTF105   Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM800
      Cost: Apprentice $39.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in engine forced-induction systems. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. The engine forced-induction systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, or mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETR124   Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
    • CIT Code: AUTM685
      Cost: Apprentice $116.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the compression ignition engine management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.The unit applies to those who work in an automotive service and repair industry. The compression ignition engine management systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETH107   Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM803
      Cost: Apprentice $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the system instrumentation and safety interlocks of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH106   Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM806
      Cost: Apprentice $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the auxiliary motors of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and in their associated components and control systems. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH109   Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM807
      Cost: Apprentice $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the high voltage (HV) direct current (DC) to low voltage (LV) DC of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. HV DC to LV DC converters include circuits in BEVs. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
      AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  • AURETH104   Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM808
      Cost: Apprentice $99.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the traction motor speed control systems of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). These systems may be referred to as digital motor controllers (DMCs) or motor control units (MCUs). The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETH105   Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles
    • CIT Code: AUTM809
      Cost: Apprentice $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the high voltage traction motors of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURETH108   Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle
    • CIT Code: AUTM810
      Cost: Apprentice $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The unit involves removing and replacing refrigerant, as well as performance testing the HVAC and RESS cooling system. It involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS). The unit applies to those who work in the automotive service and repair industry. HVAC and RESS cooling systems include circuits in BEVs. Licensing requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
      Prerequisites: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

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Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR31120
Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology AUR31220
Certificate III Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology (Light Vehicle) AUR32721
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Certificate III Automotive Refinishing Technology AUR32420
Statement Attainment Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set AURSS00064
Statement Attainment Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles
Statement Attainment Automotive Air Conditioning
Statement Attainment Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set - Light Vehicle
Statement Attainment Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set - Heavy Vehicle

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