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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30713
State Code:
J782
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
11/01/2014
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
870
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/01/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 11/01/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of service and repair tasks on outdoor power equipment. It is suitable for entry into the outdoor power equipment mechanical service and repair industry.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology prepares new employees, and develops existing workers, to perform service and repair roles in the outdoor power equipment mechanical service and repair industry.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
outdoor power equipment technicians
repair technicians.
The work may also include tasks related to operating a business and/or supervising others.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirty six (36) units of competency, consisting of:
- fifteen (15) core units
- twenty one (21) elective units, of which:
- up to twenty one (21) units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to six (6) 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 fifteen (15) 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
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WF306 AURPTE4004 Overhaul engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment) 32 Unit of competency
WF305 AURPTE3003 Repair engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment) 26 Unit of competency
WF303 AURPTA3011 Repair pumping systems 30 Unit of competency
WF297 AURPTA2005 Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems 20 Unit of competency
WF299 AURPTA2007 Service and repair post-boring systems 16 Unit of competency
WF300 AURPTA2008 Service and repair post-hole digging systems 16 Unit of competency
WF301 AURPTA2009 Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems 16 Unit of competency
WF295 AURPTA2003 Service and repair rotary cutting systems 16 Unit of competency
WF304 AURPTE2002 Service engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment) 20 Unit of competency
WF298 AURPTA2006 Service line trimming systems and components 8 Unit of competency
WF302 AURPTA2010 Service pumping systems 20 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to twenty one (21) 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
WF005 AURACA3003 Build customer relations 30 Unit of competency
WF576 AURVTW2002 Carry out brazing procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF388 AURTTA4021 Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
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
WF086 AURETR2006 Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits 20 Unit of competency
WF022 AURAMA2002 Communicate business information 16 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF111 AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
WF402 AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF105 AURETR3023 Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
WF168 AURHTX3004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
WF113 AURETR3031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
WF248 AURLTZ3001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
WF415 AURTTF3006 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
WF112 AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
WF004 AURACA3002 Establish customer requirements of a complex nature 24 Unit of competency
WF033 AURATA2001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes 24 Unit of competency
WF414 AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
WF095 AURETR2015 Inspect and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF394 AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
WF400 AURTTC2001 Inspect and service cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF404 AURTTD2002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
WF406 AURTTD2004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
WF405 AURTTD2003 Inspect suspension systems 16 Unit of competency
WF199 AURKTA3005 Inspect, service and repair tracked type drive and support systems 30 Unit of competency
WF089 AURETR2009 Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
D5064 TLID2004A Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
D5068 TLID2013A Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
WF419 AURTTJ2002 Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
WF238 AURLTJ2002 Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light) 12 Unit of competency
WF108 AURETR3026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies 20 Unit of competency
WF413 AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems 50 Unit of competency
WF114 AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
WF232 AURLTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF459 AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components 20 Unit of competency
WF381 AURTTA3013 Repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
WF226 AURLTD3004 Repair steering systems (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF244 AURLTX3001 Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF451 AURTTX3006 Repair transmissions (hydrostatic) 40 Unit of competency
WF296 AURPTA2004 Service and repair drum cutting systems 20 Unit of competency
WF437 AURTTQ2001 Service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
WF374 AURTTA2006 Service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
WF449 AURTTX2004 Service transmissions (hydrostatic) 24 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF308 AURPTR3001 Test and service 240V portable generators 10 Unit of competency
WF307 AURPTR2002 Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF081 AURETK2002 Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment 18 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J395 AUR30712 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAD5 AUR30716 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01560) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT) Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.