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AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

With our apprenticeship program, you'll learn how to service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as engine, transmission and suspension systems as well as electronic engine management systems.

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Course essentials

Qualification Code

AUR30620

Entry requirements

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Fees

VET fees

Duration

3 years

Locations

Horsham (on campus)
SMB (on campus)

Course overview

This automotive apprenticeship course aims to provide knowledge and skills in the field of light vehicle mechanics. The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620) course opens doors to employment within the automotive industry, specifically for light vehicles and business ownership. If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Network and have a signed training contract.

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

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Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE

I find TAFE is great because it's affordable. It's practical skills, hands on and it's easy to engage with the teachers because they're there if you have any questions; they really guide you through it. And it's a good adult learning environment."
— Thea Tribe, Certificate III in Horticulture

Career paths

Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
Motor mechanic

Fees and scholarships

Tuition fee information

2026 indicative fees

The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. 

Fees are subject to change annually.

Concession
Government Subsidised Place		Standard
Government Subsidised Place		Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$1,072$5,362$24,040

Other study costs

Students are required to purchase prior to attending blocks PPE Safety footwear and overalls.

Other important information

If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.

If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.

If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).

Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.

 

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Course details

Start dates

Semester 1, 2026

Locations

Horsham (on campus)

SMB (on campus)

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Semester 2, 2026

Locations

Horsham (on campus)

SMB (on campus)

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Information

  • Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat.

Contact hours

4 day x 7.5 hour blocks, 8 times a year for 3 years.

Approximately 8 hours of study prior to and following the 8 block delivery sessions per year.

Sample course structure

This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.

Entry requirements

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.

Entry into this qualification requires you must be employed as an apprentice motor mechanic at the time of enrolment.

How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.

After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.

For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Direct application
Yes
Federation University code
LBL
National course code
AUR30620

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Credit for previous study

You might be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you have formal or informal learning, or relevant experience that meets the requirements of your training package or VET accredited course. If you think you qualify for RPL, you can apply at the same time as you apply for your course.

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