Why choose this course?
Enter the automotive service and repair industry with this qualification. This course teaches you a broad range of skills that can be performed on light vehicles such as how to inspect and service engines; how to test, charge and replace batteries; and how to jump start vehicles and carry out general servicing operations using specific tools and equipment. You will also gain skills to inspect, diagnose, service or repair various components of light vehicles such as hydraulic brakes, steering and suspension systems, automotive electrical systems and circuits, clutch systems, vehicle drive shafts, manual and automatic transmissions, ignition and starting systems, cooling systems, emission control systems and fuel systems. As part of this course you will be supplied with personal protective clothing and equipment such as uniforms and industry approved footwear. These items will be purchased by the college on your behalf, for you to keep. The cost of these items is covered as part of the resource fees charged by the college. There is no need for you to pre-purchase these items before you commence the course. International students cannot study this course as an indentured apprentice. The course is delivered in a simulated work environment and registration as an apprentice is not available to international students. After completion of this course you can further your studies with the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
Career opportunities
Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
21 July 2025
Kwinana Campus (South Metropolitan TAFE)
Corner Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road,
KWINANA TOWN CENTRE,
Western Australia,
6167, ROCKINGHAM, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
3 February 2025
Carlisle Campus (South Metropolitan TAFE)
Oats Street and Bank Street,
CARLISLE,
Western Australia,
6101, PERTH, Australia
An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Equivalent to Australian Year 11 with passes in Maths is required for entry into this course.
TIWA’s practical skills-based training ensures that international students are job ready upon graduation.