This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on competition vehicles in the motor sport industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Assemble and prepare competition vehicles for motor sport events | Core |
| Assist with officiating duties at motor sport events | Core |
| Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations | Core |
| Collect and log motor sport data | Core |
| Conduct non-destructive testing | Core |
| Construct hose and pipe assemblies for competition vehicles | Core |
| Coordinate operations of a motor sport team | Core |
| Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | Core |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Core |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Core |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | Core |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Core |
| Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| Follow motor sport event and team safety requirements | Core |
| Load and unload competition vehicles and support equipment | Core |
| Operate in a motor sport environment | Core |
| Perform pit lane and service area operations at motor sport events | Core |
| Perform torquing and fastening on motor sport competition vehicles | Core |
| Prepare competition vehicles at motor sport events | Core |
| Act as a steward at motor sport events | Elective |
| Analyse and repair faults in performance driveline systems | Elective |
| Analyse and repair performance carburetted fuel systems | Elective |
| Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems | Elective |
| Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment | Elective |
| Apply metal to rebuild engine components | Elective |
| Apply motor sport rules and regulations when officiating | Elective |
| Assemble and fit braking system components | Elective |
| Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies | Elective |
| Balance wheels and tyres | Elective |
| Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections | Elective |
| Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | Elective |
| Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | Elective |
| Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components | Elective |
| Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | Elective |
| Carry out spot welding | Elective |
| Carry out thermoplastic welding on vehicle trim components | Elective |
| Carry out tungsten inert gas welding | Elective |
| Develop and update motor sport industry knowledge | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair charging systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair motorcycle steering systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair motorcycle suspension systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair starting systems | Elective |
| Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | Elective |
| Diagnose complex system faults | Elective |
| Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies | Elective |
| Fabricate exhaust systems and components | Elective |
| Follow motor sport safety and risk management procedures | Elective |
| Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components | Elective |
| Inspect and service automatic transmissions | Elective |
| Inspect and service braking systems | Elective |
| Inspect and service drive shafts | Elective |
| Inspect and service engines | Elective |
| Inspect and service final drive assemblies | Elective |
| Inspect and service manual transmissions | Elective |
| Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Elective |
| Inspect and service steering systems | Elective |
| Inspect and service suspension systems | Elective |
| Inspect vehicles and equipment at motor sport events for compliance | Elective |
| Interpret technical drawing | Elective |
| Manage motor sport data | Elective |
| Manage personal presentation and development in a motor sport environment | Elective |
| Manage the preparation of motor sport competition vehicles | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Overhaul automatic transmissions | Elective |
| Overhaul carburettor fuel system components | Elective |
| Overhaul charging system alternators | Elective |
| Overhaul clutch assemblies | Elective |
| Overhaul engines | Elective |
| Overhaul final drive assemblies | Elective |
| Overhaul light vehicle braking system components | Elective |
| Overhaul manual transmissions | Elective |
| Overhaul starting system motors | Elective |
| Overhaul steering system components | Elective |
| Perform computations | Elective |
| Perform engineering measurements | Elective |
| Perform general machining | Elective |
| Plan work activities | Elective |
| Prepare competition vehicle suspension | Elective |
| Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings | Elective |
| Recondition engine cylinder heads | Elective |
| Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems | Elective |
| Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | Elective |
| Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres | Elective |
| Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies | Elective |
| Repair and align motorcycle frames | Elective |
| Repair wiring harnesses and looms | Elective |
| Select and prepare motor sport competition vehicle tyres and wheels | Elective |
| Select light vehicle wheels and tyres | Elective |
| Set up and dismantle temporary work location and equipment at motor sport events | Elective |
| Solder electrical wiring and circuits | Elective |
| Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Elective |
| Test engines using a dynamometer | Elective |
| Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer | Elective |
| Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Elective |
| Transport light competition vehicles and support equipment | Elective |
| Undertake manual handling | Elective |
| Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| Use hand tools | Elective |
| Use power tools/hand held operations | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Motor Mechanic (General)
ANZSCO 321211
Service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Diesel Motor Mechanic
ANZSCO 321212
Diesel Motor Mechanics maintain, test and repair diesel motors and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Motorcycle Mechanic
ANZSCO 321213
Motorcycle Mechanics maintain, test and repair the mechanical parts of motorcycles.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Small Engine Mechanic
ANZSCO 321214
Small Engine Mechanics maintain, test and repair engines of chainsaws, lawn mowers, garden tractors and other equipment with small engines.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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BENDIGO REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF TAFE (RTO code 3077)
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Oceania College of Technology (RTO code 40995)
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Wodonga Institute of TAFE (RTO code 3097)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
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Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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