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Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Australia

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What will I learn?

Practice and apply a broad range of skills in light vehicle mechanics with this practical course. This qualification will equip you with the skills required to become a qualified light vehicle mechanic.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years.

This course will give you the underpinning skills and knowledge to service and repair the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle such as the engine, transmission and suspension systems. You'll learn to discuss problems with vehicle owners to discover faults, carry out diagnostic procedures and repair and service a range of automotive systems including cooling systems, fuel systems, air conditioning and emission control systems, clutch assemblies, manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, final drive assemblies and steering systems.

Our highly experienced team of industry-professionals work in partnership with some of the major automotive companies, so you know you will be learning current techniques using the latest technology.

Successful completion of this qualification will allow you to apply for recognition as a qualified light vehicle tradesperson.

What can I do?

Light Vehicle Mechanic

Which department am I in?

TAFE Queensland Brisbane

CRICOS

103618J

Study options

Full Time (21 months)

Tuition fees
A$12,857.00 (US$ 8,379) per year
AUD $22,500 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

8 July 2024, 28 January 2025

Venue

Acacia Ridge Campus

247 Bradman Street,

ACACIA RIDGE,

Queensland,

4110, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (15 months)

Tuition fees
A$18,000.00 (US$ 11,731) per year
AUD $22,500 for the entire course

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

8 July 2024, 28 January 2025

Venue

Bundaberg Campus

118 Walker Street,

Queensland,

4670, SUNSHINE COAST, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other; iBT score of 46 with 8 in Reading /7 in Learning and 18 in writing /16 in speaking; PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) overall score of 42 with Reading /Learning /writing /speaking score of 36; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) score of 162.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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