AUR30620 at a Glance.
For people who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry — servicing, diagnosing and repairing engines, brakes, steering, suspension and electrical systems. Often called the Cert III in Automotive or Light Vehicle Mechanic.
Source: training.gov.au — AUR30620. EdVenture Global is not an RTO; the qualification is assessed and issued by the RTO.
RPL or Study?
The same nationally recognised qualification either way. Which route fits depends on whether you already do the work.
What's in the Qualification.
Whether you study or use RPL, you need to achieve all 36 units. Through RPL, the RTO's assessor checks evidence of the work you already do against each one.
Core units
All 20 required- AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
- AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
- AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
- AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
- AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
- AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
- AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
- AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
- AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
- AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective examples
16 required- AURLTX102Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
- AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
- AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
- AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
- AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
16 electives: all may come from the qualification's elective list, and up to 6 from a Certificate II or above in this or another endorsed package. Electives must suit your work.
RPL Evidence Checklist.
For the RPL route. The RTO decides what is sufficient, but most of it is already in your inbox, HR portal or training folder.
Employer or client references
Signed statements describing the work you did, where and for how long.
Payslips, invoices & ABN records
Proof of how long you have worked in the trade, as an employee or contractor.
Photos and videos of your work
Dated photos of jobs from start to finish, with a short note on what you did.
Supervisor or licensed tradesperson
Someone who can confirm your skills and the kind of work you did.
Tickets & certificates
White card, first aid, plant or machinery tickets and short courses.
Plans, quotes & job sheets
Job cards, quotes, plans or work orders that show the scope of your work.
Other people's private details
Blur client names and addresses in photos and paperwork. We show you how to share evidence safely.
Why EdVenture Global.
We're not an RTO, so our job is to get you to the right one and help you through it — whether you're using RPL or studying.
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Trade evidence made simple
We show you how to turn job cards, photos and references into evidence an assessor can use.
Overseas experience welcome
Worked as a mechanic overseas? Verifiable experience may count. We help you present it.
Honest eligibility advice
A free 10-minute check. If RPL isn't right for you, we tell you, and point you to the course instead.
Evidence and paperwork support
For RPL, we help you organise references, payslips and certificates so your portfolio is ready for assessment.
Licensing next steps
Some states license motor vehicle repairers. We point you to the right body for what comes next.
RTO and fees upfront
You see the RTO, costs and conditions before you commit to anything.
Real Adelaide advisers
Talk to a real person at our office on Pirie St, by phone or WhatsApp, Australia-wide.
Practical assessment ready
The RTO may observe you in a workshop. We help you know what to expect.
From Experience to Assessment.
The RPL pathway for experienced workers. EdVenture supports you through steps 1–5; the assessment decision belongs to the RTO. Starting out? Step 1 is the same free chat — we'll point you to the right course.
Free 10-Minute Eligibility Check
Tell us about your work history and the evidence you can access.
Initial Readiness Review
We review whether your experience appears aligned with an available qualification.
Receive Your Evidence Plan
What you already have, what may be missing, and the expected process.
Review the RTO and Costs
You get the RTO details, fees and important conditions before deciding whether to proceed.
Build Your Evidence Portfolio
We help you organise references, employment records, certificates and supervisor reports.
Independent RTO Assessment
The RTO's assessors review your evidence and may interview or observe you. The qualification is issued only when all requirements are met.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Still unsure? Ask us directly — the eligibility check is free.
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RPL or study? Let's find your way in.
A free, no-obligation 10-minute chat. We'll tell you honestly which route to the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology suits you.