Gain the technical knowledge and practical skills required to work as a motorcycle mechanic with this hands-on, entry-level course.
AUR30816 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
Boost your career in the motorcycle service and repair industry with this entry-level course that will set you up with the mechanical skills you need to succeed. This course is an excellent starting point to gain experience and employment in the motorcycle industry.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics (including motorcycle 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 covers the skills required to service and repair the mechanical parts of motorcycles such as the engine, fuel system, transmission, suspension system and braking system. You will learn diagnostic procedures to determine faults, and how to repair and service a variety of motorcycle parts including engines and engine components, cooling systems, clutch assemblies, braking, steering and suspension systems, and more. Our industry-experienced professionals will deliver this hands-on training in our world-class workshops equipped with the latest materials and technology.
Successful completion of this course will provide the technical knowledge and practical skills required to work as a motorcycle mechanic or technician. If completed as part of an apprenticeship, it will also allow you to apply for a trade qualification.
If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
The large-scale automotive training facilities at TAFE Queensland are equipped with the latest technology for hands on learning including new truck and car donations from Iveco, Mack, Kenworth, Komatsu, Toyota, Nissan, Chrysler and Holden.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAEA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs. It applies to those working in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | |
AURASA002Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURASA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves those 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. It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | |
AURETR012Test and repair basic electrical circuitsUnit code: AURETR012 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes 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. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The basic electrical circuits include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits | |
AURETR023Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systemsUnit code: AURETR023 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engine management systems of vehicles or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. Spark ignition engine management systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | |
AURETR025Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehiclesUnit code: AURETR025 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting and testing the battery to determine serviceability, charging, jump-starting, removing and replacing, and undertaking the final retesting of batteries, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The batteries include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | |
AURETR029Diagnose and repair charging systemsUnit code: AURETR029 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the charging systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. The charging systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair charging systems | |
AURETR030Diagnose and repair starting systemsUnit code: AURETR030 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the starting systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. The starting systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair starting systems | |
AURETR031Diagnose and repair ignition systemsUnit code: AURETR031 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the ignition systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. The ignition systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair ignition systems | |
AURTTA018Carry out diagnostic proceduresUnit code: AURTTA018 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out diagnostic procedures on vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves confirming the existence of a fault, choosing the appropriate diagnostic procedure and tools, applying the diagnostic procedure, and reporting conclusions. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out diagnostic procedures | |
AURTTB001Inspect and service braking systemsUnit code: AURTTB001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service braking systems according to manufacturer specifications. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The braking systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery, outdoor power equipment or trailers. The braking systems may be hydraulic, air over hydraulic, air, mechanical, or hand and parking braking systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service braking systems | |
AURTTC003Diagnose and repair cooling systemsUnit code: AURTTC003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the cooling systems of vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair cooling systems | |
AURTTE004Inspect and service enginesUnit code: AURTTE004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes 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. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant or motorcycles. The unit does not apply to outdoor power equipment engines. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service engines | |
AURTTF001Inspect and service petrol fuel systemsUnit code: AURTTF001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service 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 system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The petrol fuel systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | |
AURTTF006Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systemsUnit code: AURTTF006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the petrol carburettor systems of vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The petrol carburettor systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. The unit does not apply to the electronic control of petrol fuel systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems | |
AURTTK002Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURTTK002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | |
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assembliesUnit code: AURTTQ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service final drive assemblies. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the assembly, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the assembly, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The final drive assemblies include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service final drive assemblies | |
AURTTQ003Inspect and service drive shaftsUnit code: AURTTQ003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service vehicle drive shafts. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the drive shaft for damage or abnormal wear, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the drive shaft, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The drive shafts include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service drive shafts |
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AURACA001Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURACA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify customer needs and enquiries, and provide effective information and advice when supplying automotive products and services. It applies to those working in an automotive workplace. |
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | |
AURAFA003Communicate effectively in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAFA003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to communicate in an automotive workplace. It involves communicating effectively by conveying and receiving information using verbal and non-verbal techniques and correct automotive technical terminology. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | |
AURJTJ001Remove, inspect and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assembliesUnit code: AURJTJ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, inspect and refit wheel and tyre assemblies fitted to motorcycles. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work, removing, inspecting and refitting the wheel and tyre assembly, and completing workplace processes and documentation. |
Remove, inspect and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assemblies | |
AURJTJ002Remove, inspect, repair and refit motorcycle tyres and tubesUnit code: AURJTJ002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove tyres and tubes from motorcycle wheels, inspect the tyre and wheel to assess serviceability, carry out tyre and tube repairs, and reassemble the wheel assembly. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work, inspecting, repairing and refitting motorcycle tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation. |
Remove, inspect, repair and refit motorcycle tyres and tubes | |
AURLTQ001Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assembliesUnit code: AURLTQ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the final drive assemblies of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. Final drive assemblies include those in light vehicles or light commercial vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | |
AURLTZ001Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systemsUnit code: AURLTZ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the emission control systems of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. Emission control systems include those in light vehicles, light commercial vehicles, marine vessels or motorcycles. This unit does not apply to agricultural vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems | |
AURTTA005Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesivesUnit code: AURTTA005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using sealants and adhesives, preparing and installing bearings, seals and gaskets, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry, It includes agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicle, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | |
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systemsUnit code: AURTTC001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service air and liquid cooling systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycle or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service cooling systems | |
AURTTZ002Diagnose and repair exhaust systemsUnit code: AURTTZ002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the exhaust systems of vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The unit applies to exhaust systems in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems | |
AURVTW008Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cuttingUnit code: AURVTW008 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out basic welding, thermal heating and cutting operations. It involves preparing for the task, setting up and operating an oxyacetylene plant, setting gas pressures, identifying and adjusting flame appropriate for welding, thermal heating or cutting requirements, selecting and using suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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