Start a promising career in the Australian automotive retail, service, and repair industry for light vehicles with this Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This is a tailored course designed for international students looking at starting or advancing their careers.

This certificate course imparts fundamental knowledge and skills needed for success in the field, including the diagnosis of mechanical repairs using specialised tools and equipment.

Upon completion of this course, you’ll find yourself on a pathway toward higher Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications, setting the stage for a rewarding career as a Diagnostic Technician. The program focuses on equipping you with the expertise required to service, diagnose, and repair mechanical parts of motor vehicles, encompassing critical components such as engines, transmissions, and suspension systems.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from diagnosing and repairing charging systems, starting systems, ignition systems, compression ignition engine management systems, to spark ignition engine management systems. In addition to these skills, you’ll also learn how to test, charge, and replace batteries, ensuring a well-rounded skill set for the automotive service and repair industry.

Practical experience is a cornerstone of this course, allowing you to gain hands-on expertise and specialised skills that provide a distinct advantage in the competitive job market.

There is a strong demand for qualified mechanics in Australia, with job openings expected to remain steady in the coming years. To learn more, download our course brochure, or apply online to take the next step.

You will study Information and Communications Technology topics and case studies as they apply to different Australian industries.

There will be immersive hands–on practical work, using critical IT problem solving skills, research, consultation and collaborating with diverse teams.

Sample course units:

• AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
• AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
• AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections
• AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Please download the course infopack for the full list of 16 course units and topics.

Admission Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Are required to provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English: (see exemptions below)

*South Sydney College (SSC) is not offering VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

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