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Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement

Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement

Qualification
National Code:
AUR40405
State Code:
W226
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2011
Approved Date
07/02/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
354
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/12/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and repair complex performance driveline systems, and prepare and test motorsport vehicles.

Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement is intended to provide advanced training for individuals who are performing mechanical or technical roles in the automotive or motorsport industry.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
master technician
performance vehicle mechanic.

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement, competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency, additional to the requirements for Certificate III in Mechanical Technology or Certificate III in Motorsport.
Select ten (10) elective units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of six (6) elective units of competency from Group A
- a maximum of four (4) elective units of competency from Group B, drawn in any combination from:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- Group B units listed, with a maximum of two (2) units from the General Mechanical and/or Electrical and Electronic groups
- up to two (2) relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate III, IV and Diploma qualifications

Note that a maximum of two (2) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Diploma qualifications.

Where prerequisite units are identi
1. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of six (6) units to be completed from Group A
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2899 AURM441393A Analyse and repair complex performance fuel systems 36 Unit of competency
W2910 AURM542438A Manage motorsport team development 40 Unit of competency
W2901 AURM441538A Manage personal presentation and development 32 Unit of competency
W2913 AURM542738A Manage team pit lane/service area operations 40 Unit of competency
W2902 AURM441638A Manage the preparation of a competition vehicle 40 Unit of competency
W2903 AURM441749A Prepare competition vehicle suspension 32 Unit of competency
W2904 AURM441868A Select and prepare tyres and wheels for motorsport applications 26 Unit of competency
W2905 AURM441976A Test engines using a dynamometer 32 Unit of competency
2. Group B Other Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) units may be chosen from Group B
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
W2848 AURC561614A Contribute to business improvement 32 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D0901 BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace 40 Unit of competency
W5086 AURT401145A Overhaul engines and associated engine components 60 Unit of competency
W5100 AURT412645A Overhaul final drive assemblies 32 Unit of competency
W5104 AURT471782A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the mechanical repair industry 40 Unit of competency
W5147 AURT577520A Prepare technical reports 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCI0 AUR40302 Certificate IV in Automotive (Performance Enhancement) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J417 AUR40412 Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code AUR40405 taken from the Automotive Retail, Services and Repair Training Package AUR05 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. AUR40405 is endorsed until 01/01/2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 30/01/2006.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information