AUR31520 Certificate III In Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

This course is for people working in the automotive industry who want a career as an automotive light vehicle mechanic. The nationally attributed Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology trains you with the skills and knowledge to be a trade qualified motor technician.


Students will learn how to diagnose service and repair faults in light vehicle engines, transmissions, suspensions, steering, brakes and electrical systems and components.

Qualification Code and Title


AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

CRICOS Course Code


CRICOS Course Code: 106380B

Course Overview


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. This course, as offered by VETA, is for Students who want to gain a AUR30620-Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology qualification via a classroom delivery model. More information is available via the My Skills Website: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=AUR31520


Target Group


The target group for this course will be international students wanting to gain the Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology. VETA will enroll a broad range of students from a variety of backgrounds and with varying career and educational ambitions and objectives. 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. This qualification is suited to the needs of individuals who possess little or no skills and knowledge within automotive industry that they would like to develop in order to create further educational and employment opportunities. This course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom, workshop and work placement/practical training in a full-time capacity to gain the qualification. These students may come from different countries and cultural backgrounds who will be studying in Australia on a valid student visa.



Entry Requirements


• Be 18 years and above;
• Have satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent; or Non-school-leavers selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
• All clients with English as a second language satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), general module - score of 6 with no individual score less than 5.5 TOEFL Internet based test minimum score of 46.



Course Duration


This qualification will be delivered over 76 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks and 16 weeks of holidays. Class sessions are planned to ensure that students have a mixture of practical and theoretical components and those classes cater for a wide variety of learning styles. The timing for this course will be advised in the Letter of Offer.


Delivery Mode and Location


This course will be delivered face to face in a classroom-based setting The course is delivered at:
• Level 2, Suite 10, 2092 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
• Practical Facility: 684 Beaudesert Road, Rocklea, Qld 4122


Career Outcomes


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


Education Pathways


Students who complete this course may wish to further their study into the AUR40216- Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.


Course Structure


The AUR31520- Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology requires the successful completion of 28 units which includes 14 core units and 14 elective units. Electives for this qualification have been chosen by VETA to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Units included in this qualification are:

CodeTitleCore/Elective
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceCore
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceCore
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuitsCore
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehiclesCore
AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition enginesCore
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systemsCore
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operationsCore
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategiesCore
AURTTE104Inspect and service enginesCore
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplaceCore
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceCore
AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assembliesCore
AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assembliesCore
AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder headsElective
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplaceElective
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and loomsElective
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systemsElective
AURETR028Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systemsElective
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systemsElective
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systemsElective
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systemsElective
AURLTE105DDiagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines systemsElective
AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systemsElective
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesivesElective
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systemsElective
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systemsElective
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systemsElective
AURTTZ002Diagnose and repair exhaust systemsElective

Course Progress


Note that for international students, satisfactory course progress is required in order to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the International Student Handbook that also includes information on the specific support that is available to international students. Students who are identified as being at risk of not meeting course progress requirements will be provided with additional support as recorded in an intervention strategy. The student handbook can be found online at www.veta.qld.edu.au


Enrolment and Orientation


Upon acceptance of a student’s application for enrolment, a letter of offer, as well as a written agreement and tax invoice for remaining fees, will be forwarded to students. Students must read through all provided information, as it will provide all necessary information about the course of study. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued once the signed acceptance of the offer and written agreement are received. The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements. This course outline should be read in conjunction with VETA Handbook. This can be found online at www.veta.qld.edu.au


Additional Support


All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:

• Academic and personal support.
• Referral to external support services.


Training Arrangements


Students are required to attend classes for 20 hours a week and complete approximately 10 hours of homework per week. Timetable information will be provided in the student’s Letter of Offer and Student agreement. Students may commence this course at the start of any unit.


Assessment Arrangements


Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:

• Projects
• Presentations
• Report writing
• Observations
• Questioning (oral or written)

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.


Course Costs


The costs for this course are as follows: Course fees: Total cost is AUD $17,500 Includes the following)

• Enrolment fee: $250 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
• Material Fee: $500

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.


Selection and Enrolment Procedures


To enroll for this course an enrolment form must be completed which can be emailed or posted to students or downloaded from our website. The enrolment form should be completed and then sent to us along with all of the required documentation.

For more information about our selection and enrolment processes, contact us at the details shown below.


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