Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
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.
Campus Information
Greater Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Darling Downs and South West
Wide Bay Burnett
North Queensland
Far North Queensland
Intakes
- Jan Deadline: Dec
- April
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Working on a student visa
If you're a student visa holder you can work in Australia while you're studying. You are permitted to start working once you have commenced your TAFE Queensland course. During the semester, you can work up to 40 hours per fortnight and during semester holidays you can work as many hours as you like.
Some TAFE Queensland courses include unpaid work experience as part of your course. If vocational placement is required as part of your course, these hours are not counted in the 40 hours per fortnight.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years* post-study work visa opportunity
* minimum 2 years study required in Australia
University Partners
TAFE Queensland has partnerships with some of Australia’s top universities (University of Canberra, Southern Cross University, James Cook University, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Southern Queensland). The added benefit of combining your diploma and university studies is that you can start working straight away using your diploma skills, while you finish off your university degree.
As a TAFE Queensland graduate, you may also be eligible for a credit transfer that can help reduce the
amount of time it takes you to complete your university degree.
Our partnerships with top universities mean you will graduate with a prestigious university degree, as well as
the hands-on skills of a TAFE qualification, delivered in a practical, job-focused training environment.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
INDIA
- Year 10 - All India Secondary School Certificate, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary School Certificate
- Senior School Certificate (awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education) 4 Academic - English must be at 70% or above with other three subjects each 65% or above
NEPAL
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
- School Leaving Certificate + Higher Secondary Certificate - Grade average of 60 and above for grade 11 and 12 results (combined for final results)
- School Leaving Certificate + Proficiency Certificate - Grade average of 60 and above for grade 11 and 12 results (combined for final results)
To enrol in a course at TAFE Queensland, you must meet all entry requirements. These requirements are different for and specific to each course.
They may include:
- English language proficiency levels
- subject prerequisites
- course specific entry requirements
- a portfolio submission or audition prior to entry for many of our creative courses.
While not an entry requirement for the majority of our courses, we do strongly recommend having a minimum previous education level:
- Year 10 / 11 or equivalent for foundation skills and certificate courses
- Year 12 or equivalent for diploma and higher education courses
Minimum age requirement
At TAFE Queensland we want to see our students succeed. We are an adult learning environment, but we also provide education and training to younger students. If you are under the age of 18, you will be required to meet further entry requirements.
English language requirements
For international students wanting to study at TAFE Queensland you must have a minimum English language skill level. If English is not your first language, you must have a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic score.
This minimum score is dependent on the study level you plan to complete:
- For certificate III, certificate IV, diploma* and advanced diploma courses: overall 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
- For higher education (associate degree and above) courses: overall 6.5 (with no score lower than 6.0)
*Some courses and passport nationalities may require higher IELTS (Academic) scores than the minimum of IELTS 5.5 and/or include specific sub-score requirements. These will be detailed in the important information section of the course information page.
- Course Code: 103618J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year 03 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
22500 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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