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Certificate III in Automotive Specialist
Certificate III in Automotive Specialist
AUR30605
W216
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/06/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake specialist service and repair work on vehicles within the automotive service and repair sector. It is suitable for entry into the automotive specialist service and repair sector.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Specialist is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who service and repair specialist systems and components of cars and other vehicles.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive mechanics.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS28 units of competence at levels 2, 3 or 4 are required to complete this qualification within the specific requirements as set out below:
NOTE:
- A maximum of 13 units of competence may be at level 2, and
- A maximum of 2 units of competence may be at level 4
- Refer to Appendix 1 for Unit Inventories.
CORE
The following 3 units of competence are compulsory:
- AURC270103A Apply safe working practices
- AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures
- AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
ELECTIVES
Group A
- Select 25 elective units of competence as specified below:
- a minimum of 19 units from the Technical Inventory
- a maximum of 6 units of competence that meet the enterprise needs may be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other Training Packages and accredited courses.
When people have achieved units as individual units or as part of Certificate II that are consisten
1. Core Units
CORE - ALL units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5084 | AURT366108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Brake
Nineteen units of competence must be completed from the TECHNICAL INVENTORY.
DESCRIPTOR: BRAKE - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining units seven (7) units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
3. Diesel Fitting
DESCRIPTOR: DIESEL FITTING - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
4. Diesel Fuel
DESCRIPTOR: DIESEL FUEL - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
5. Driveline
DESCRIPTOR: DRIVELINE - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining thirteen (13) units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
6. Engine Reconditioning
DESCRIPTOR: ENGINE RECONDITIONING - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining eleven (11) units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
7. Forklift Mechanical
DESCRIPTOR: FORKLIFT MECHANICAL - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining sixteen (16) units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
8. Gas Vehicle
DESCRIPTOR: GAS VEHICLE - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
9. Steering and Suspension
DESCRIPTOR: STEERING AND SUSPENSION - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
10. Transmission
DESCRIPTOR: TRANSMISSION - Units designated as CORE must be completed when using this descriptor. The remaining units designated as ELECTIVE may be substituted by referring to the qualification structuring rules.
11. Electives
ELECTIVES - Six (6) units of competence from the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package AUR05 or any endorsed Training Package and accredited courses that meets the needs of the enterprise must be completed.
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2836 | AURC361101A | Adapt work processes to new technologies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5076 | AURT334606A | Balance engine components | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2987 | AURT205123A | Fabricate exhaust system/components | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W5082 | AURT365130A | Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2851 | AURE218664A | Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5080 | AURT334972A | Set, operate and monitor specialist machines | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC6 | AUR30299 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Automatic Transmission) | Qualification |
| E140 | AUR30399 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Brakes) | Qualification |
| BBC7 | AUR30499 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Diesel Fitter) | Qualification |
| W015 | AUR30599 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Diesel Fuel Specialist) | Qualification |
| BBC8 | AUR30699 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Driveline) | Qualification |
| E144 | AUR30799 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Engine Reconditioning) | Qualification |
| BBA8 | AUR31299 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Natural Gas Vehicle [NGV] Installer) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D790 | AUR30611 | Certificate III in Automotive Specialist | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 21 December 2005.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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