Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Take the Driver's Seat with Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Are you fascinated by cars? Do you dream of a career that lets you work on these marvelous machines every day? If so, our Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is tailor-made for you. This course is your golden ticket to the dynamic world of automotive retail, service, and repair industry. Over 78 weeks, you'll gain hands-on experience, practical skills, and a deep understanding of light vehicle mechanics.

What’s in Store for You?

Here's a quick rundown of what the course entails:

1. Classroom/Workshop-Based Training (54 Weeks): Get ready to delve into an immersive learning experience where classrooms and workshops become your playground. Here you'll learn the ins and outs of light vehicle mechanics and get your hands dirty.

2. Vocational Placement (12 Weeks - 240 hours): Test your skills in the real world with a 12-week vocational placement. Here, you'll get to apply what you've learned and gain invaluable practical experience.

3. Academic Review/Break Delivery (12 Weeks): Take a breather with a well-deserved break, and use this time to reflect on your journey so far.

How Will You Learn?

The course uses blended learning environments to make the learning experience engaging and comprehensive. Here's what it includes:

• Classroom/Face-to-Face Sessions: Engage in interactive face-to-face learning where you can participate in discussions and ask all your burning questions.

• Workshop Sessions: Step into the workshop to gain hands-on experience and transform your theoretical knowledge into practical skills.

• Simulations: Practice your skills in simulated real-world scenarios, honing your expertise in a controlled, safe environment.

• Vocational Placement: Apply your learning in a professional setting, experiencing first-hand the thrills and challenges of the automotive industry.

Ready to Start Your Engines?

Enroll in the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology course and start your journey in the fast-paced world of automotive retail, service, and repair. Gain the skills, knowledge, and experience you need to supercharge your career. It's time to shift gears and accelerate towards your dreams with Macallan College!

Here are the entry requirements for Macallan College:

- Students must be at least 18 years old or will reach the age of 18 before starting their studies.
- Students need to have completed Year 10 or an equivalent qualification. Non-school leavers are selected based on eligibility, merit, vocational experience, previous study, language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) level, as well as personal competencies.
- Students must meet the English proficiency requirements outlined in Macallan College's English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- If English is not the student's first language, they must fulfill one of the following English language proficiency criteria:
  - Achieve a score of at least 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic module, with no individual score below 5.0.

Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician

Certainly! Here is a list of selected units for the automotive program, consisting of 20 core units and 16 elective units:

Core Units:
1. Follow environmental and sustainability best practices in an automotive workplace
2. Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
3. Test and repair basic electrical circuits
4. Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
5. Test, charge, and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
6. Diagnose and repair charging systems
7. Diagnose and repair starting systems
8. Diagnose and repair ignition systems
9. Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
10. Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
11. Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
12. Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
13. Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
14. Carry out servicing operations
15. Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
16. Inspect and service braking systems
17. Diagnose and repair cooling systems
18. Inspect and service engines
19. Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
20. Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective Units:
1. Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
2. Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
3. Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants, and adhesives
4. Carry out vehicle safety inspections
5. Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
6. Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
7. Inspect and service final drive assemblies
8. Inspect and service drive shafts
9. Inspect and service manual transmissions
10. Inspect and service automatic transmissions
11. Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
12. Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
13. Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
14. Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
15. Remove, inspect, repair, and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
16. Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

These units cover a wide range of essential skills and knowledge necessary for automotive technicians, focusing on areas such as electrical systems, engine management, braking systems, suspension systems, and more. Completion of these units will provide students with industry-relevant competencies in the automotive field.