TAFE QUEENSLAND

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

Course duration: 2 years

Kick start your mechanical career with this trade-level dual qualification that will get you working in the automotive industry sooner.

Kick start your mechanical career with this trade-level dual qualification that will get you working in the automotive industry sooner. The automotive industry offers the opportunity to get involved in a broad-based skills area driven by new technologies. This qualification will set you on the path to employment opportunities in more specialised diagnostic, servicing, repair, and maintenance roles.

In this course you will learn how to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service, and repair environment. Carry out diagnostic procedures to identify complex faults in light vehicle petrol and diesel engines, electronic spark ignition engine management systems, and braking systems. You will also learn how to repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, emission control systems, clutch assemblies, manual and automatic transmissions, final drive assemblies, and steering and suspension systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine management, and electrical systems is also covered in this course.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a specialised automotive mechanical overhaul technician.

Campus and Location

No other provider can match TAFE Queensland for scale and location options. Choose from 50 locations across the state; from Thursday Island in the north,

Bundaberg

International Students

The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other – For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs – Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 36 Units:
Mandatory Competencies: 20
Elective Competencies: 16

You will also be required to undertake 360 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 10 Units:
Mandatory Competencies: 1
Elective Competencies: 9

What’s next?

JOB PROSPECTS
  • Automotive Mechanic
  • Motor Mechanic (General)
  • Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
  • Automotive Overhauler
  • Automotive Mechanical Overhaul Technician

Tuition fees

Prices are subject to change and the final school offer will be presented after submitting the application.

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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area. Contact us to fnd out more

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