Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31516
State Code:
BAF4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
919
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/04/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- fourteen (14) core units, plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- up to fourteen (14) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to five (5) units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA43 AURTTM004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXB11 AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
AXD34 AURHTE002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
AXD31 AURHTF002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
AXA40 AURTTM008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXA74 AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA37 AURTTM011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fourteen (14) electives must be completed, with at least nine (9) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AWY94 AURVTW009 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations 20 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD72 AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
AXD73 AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
AXA62 AURTTL002 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
AXD80 AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXA69 AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
AXD16 AURHTX004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD11 AURHTZ001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD77 AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD75 AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA61 AURTTL001 Inspect and service CNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA70 AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
W5572 MEM18028B Maintain engine lubrication systems 18 Unit of competency
S7596 MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
AXD36 AURHTE001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
AXB10 AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
AXB92 AURMTE001 Test engines using a dynamometer 32 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J403 AUR31512 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFZ2 AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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