Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the clutch systems of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service steering systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes from wheels. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the task, removing, inspecting, repairing and refitting the tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to balance automotive wheels and tyres. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; inspecting, balancing and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies; and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, inspect and refit wheel and tyre assemblies of light vehicles. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the task, removing, inspecting and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting and testing the circuit, repairing the circuit, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes the individual’s responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out servicing operations. It involves preparing for the task, identifying lubricant requirements, servicing and adjusting vehicle and machinery, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

The unit applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The servicing operations include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The servicing undertaken will vary based upon on occupation of the learner.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the fuel system for leaks, inspecting the air filter, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the petrol fuel system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines of light vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service engines.
It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the engine, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the engine, and completing workplace processes and documentation. The servicing undertaken will vary based on the work context.