This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Overview :
This course will be delivered full time over 52 weeks with 46 weeks of face to face classroom-based study with online learning/training environment and 6 weeks of holiday.
Access to learning, training and assessment material in both the delivery models will be through Learning Management System
Total number of units = 36
20 core units, plus
16 elective units, of which:
- up to 16 units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to 6 units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Core |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Core |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | Core |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Core |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | Core |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Core |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Core |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURAFA104 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Elective |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Elective |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Elective |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | Elective |
| AURLTJ113 | Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | Elective |
| AURLTQ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | Elective |
| AURLTQ102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | Elective |
| AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | Elective |
| AURLTX102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | Elective |
| AURLTX103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres | Elective |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | Elective |
- All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the College.
- Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 11/12 qualification or equivalent.
- If student's educational qualifications do not meet MARS's admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of MARS. (Please contact admission staff for more details and refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details).
- IELTS band score of overall 6 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and DOHA regulations (Refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details)
- Learners are required to be competent inwritten and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details.
- Students must have a sense of balance and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc.
- Students must have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety at work and to avoid endangering the health and safety of any other person by anything they do, or fail to do, at the workshop.
- Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. Your device must have camera and speaker functions. Internet Access with a computer with up-to date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player
- Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails, and basic use of MS office products). Please refer to BYOD Policy for details
Credit transfer is a process, which provides learners with agreed and consistent credit outcomes based on equivalences in content between matched qualifications. (Source: AUR Implementation guide v4.0)
If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, MARS will initiate a credit transfer process in relation to the units as per the training plan. MARS will formally assess all the competencies held by the student against the unit of competencies in this training package making sure that learning is relevant to the unit of competency outcomes.
- Formal/Informal training conducted by industry or education
- Work experience
- Life experience
Written Questions, Practical Demonstration, Assignment, Vocational Placement, *Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
*to be applicable on applicants with prior experience in the field (applied at the time of enrolment only)
Blended Mode :
This is an intensive program that is delivered through blended (face-to-face and online) learning/delivery model. Students are required to attend 14 hours/week (Including Tutorials) and 6 hours Online based on blended Learning (within 20 hours per week schedule). Student’s online enrolment will never exceed more than 30% of the total course as per National Code standards. Learning/delivery for each unit is 70% face to face and 30% online (National code- standard 8.19). Access to learning, training and assessment material in both the delivery models will be through Learning Management System.
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology
Employment Pathway :
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician
