About this course
Do you want to learn the tools of the trade as a light vehicle mechanic? This automotive apprenticeship course will give you the skills and knowledge you need.
This course will cover the following core skills:
- safe working practices
- testing and repairing basic electrical circuits
- testing, charging and replacing batteries
- diagnosing and repairing light vehicle systems
- environmental and sustainability best practice
- carrying out servicing work.
You can also choose electives that interest you, for example:
- vehicle safety inspections
- working with hybrid electric vehicles
- repairing dynamic control systems
- servicing diesel fuel injection systems
- maintaining measuring equipment in workshops.
On completion of the course, you will be able to work as a light vehicle mechanic.
Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
If you are enrolling as part of an apprenticeship, you must already be employed in the relevant industry before starting this course.
Contact your preferred course provider to discuss course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR112 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems AURETR123 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR125 Diagnose and repair charging systems AURETR129 Diagnose and repair starting systems AURETR130 Diagnose and repair ignition systems AURETR131 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems AURLTZ101 Carry out servicing operations AURTTA104 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies AURTTA118 Inspect and service braking systems AURTTB101 Diagnose and repair cooling systems AURTTC103 Inspect and service engines AURTTE104 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems AURTTF101 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK102 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace AURACA101 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAFA103 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems AURETD101 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles AURETH011 Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles AURETH012 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles AURETH101 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles AURETH102 Repair wiring harnesses and looms AURETR010 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components AURETR011 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems AURETR120 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems AURETR122 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems AURETR124 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems AURETR128 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems AURETR132 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems AURETR143 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems AURETR144 Apply knowledge of ADAS technology in vehicle pre-repair scans AURETR149 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems AURETR236 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems AURETU103 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components AURETU104 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems AURETU105 Service and repair light vehicle lift assisted suspension systems AURLTD002 Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products AURLTD101 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations AURLTD106 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies AURLTE001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems AURLTF101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems AURLTF102 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres AURLTJ011 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies AURLTJ113 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems AURLTX103 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations AURTTA009 Carry out vehicle safety inspections AURTTA017 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives AURTTA105 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors AURTTB013 Assemble and fit braking system components AURTTB015 Inspect and service cooling systems AURTTC001 Inspect and service steering systems AURTTD002 Inspect and service suspension systems AURTTD004 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems AURTTF102 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems AURTTF106 Balance wheels and tyres AURTTJ011 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK001 Install CNG fuel systems AURTTL003 Inspect and service LPG fuel systems AURTTL007 Install LPG fuel systems AURTTL009 Inspect and service LNG fuel systems AURTTL104 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems AURTTL105 Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems AURTTL108 Inspect and service final drive assemblies AURTTQ001 Inspect and service drive shafts AURTTQ103 Carry out soft soldering techniques AURTTW001 Inspect and service manual transmissions AURTTX102 Inspect and service automatic transmissions AURTTX103 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems AURTTZ102 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs AURVTA104 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting AURVTW018 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components AURVTW101 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections AURVTW103 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding AURVTW104 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding AURVTW109
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Dandenong
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat), Wimmera (Horsham)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Docklands
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Workplace training
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit South West TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bairnsdale Trade Centre (Bairnsdale), Yallourn (Newborough), Leongatha, Warragul, Port of Sale (Sale)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: East Geelong
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit The Gordon for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Logic Centre (Barnawartha North)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery
- Visit Wodonga TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Victoria Street (Brunswick)
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus, Flexible delivery, Full time on-campus
- Visit Australian Careers Education for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Ringwood
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Ringwood Training for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Horsham, Longerenong, Dandenong (Dandenong South)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Skillinvest for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider