Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31412
State Code:
J402
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
02/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
591
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair diesel fuel systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy vehicle service and repair sector.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive heavy vehicle diesel fuel technicians

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty one (21) units of competency, consisting of:
- thirteen (13) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- up to eight (8) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to four (4) elective 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 thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF106 AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF173 AURHTZ3001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
WF414 AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WF416 AURTTF4003 Overhaul diesel fuel injection systems 36 Unit of competency
WF413 AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems 50 Unit of competency
WF412 AURTTF2002 Service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to eight (8) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF578 AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF575 AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF581 AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF402 AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF379 AURTTA3011 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications 30 Unit of competency
WF380 AURTTA3012 Manufacture and install fluid power hose assemblies 30 Unit of competency
WF149 AURHTE2001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF150 AURHTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF459 AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components 20 Unit of competency
WF381 AURTTA3013 Repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
WF374 AURTTA2006 Service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D790 AUR30611 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAF3 AUR31416 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information