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Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

AUR30520
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
30Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
5Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AUR30520, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Marine Mechanical Technician
Industries
Automotive Service and Repair
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AUR30520 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 30 units: 11 core plus 19 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA001Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETB101Diagnose and repair electric braking systems
AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
AURETH018Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
AURETR121Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURHTL101Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURRTC101Diagnose and repair marine exhaust and cooling systems
AURRTD101Diagnose and repair marine steering systems
AURRTE002Inspect and service marine outboard engines
AURRTE003Inspect and service marine inboard engines
AURRTE008Install marine engines, controls and instruments
AURRTE011Overhaul two and four-stroke cycle marine outboard engines
AURRTE106Diagnose and repair marine outboard engines
AURRTE107Diagnose and repair marine inboard engines
AURRTF001Diagnose and repair petrol and diesel marine fuel systems
AURRTQ001Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems
AURRTQ002Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems
AURRTQ005Install marine jet drive propulsion systems
AURRTQ104Diagnose and repair marine inboard propeller drive systems
AURRTQ106Diagnose and repair marine jet drive propulsion systems
AURRTR007Install marine electrical systems and components
AURRTR106Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems
AURRTR108Diagnose and repair marine network electronic control systems
AURRTX001Inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
AURRTX002Inspect and service marine inboard transmissions
AURRTX103Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
AURRTX104Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions
AURTGA001Drive and manoeuvre trailers
AURTTA010Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes
AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTE001Apply knowledge of engine science
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
BSBPEF202Plan and apply time management
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AUR30520 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

5 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.