Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

Qualification
National Code:
AUM30212
State Code:
J177
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
29/06/2012
Approved Date
07/08/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
900
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/06/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/06/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required in the manufacture of automotive bodies. It is suitable for entry into the vehicle manufacturing bus, truck and trailer industry.

Job roles or employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who manufacture vehicles.
Job roles related to this qualification may include:
Automotive Manufacturing Technician
Vehicle Body Builder Technician
Coach Builder Technician
Sub Assembly Technician

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty eight (28) units of competency, consisting of:
- eleven (11) core units plus
- seventeen (17) elective units, of which:
- all elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed in the qualification outline
- up to five (5) units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, 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 selected for this qualification.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2831 AURC270789A Communicate effectively in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WE147 AUMGLM3001 Comply with heavy vehicle modification standards 40 Unit of competency
WE175 AUMGTW3001 Conduct basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging operations 36 Unit of competency
WE176 AUMGTW3002 Conduct mechanical cutting operations 28 Unit of competency
WE149 AUMGMM3001 Contribute to workplace relationships and processes 16 Unit of competency
WE150 AUMGQA3001 Inspect work and apply organisation technical quality standards 24 Unit of competency
WE095 AUMASA2001 Monitor and maintain a safe workplace and environment 36 Unit of competency
WE108 AUMATK3003 Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery 36 Unit of competency
WE107 AUMATK2002 Prepare, use and operate equipment, tools and machinery 28 Unit of competency
WE160 AUMGTM3005 Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications 40 Unit of competency
WE151 AUMGTA2001 Read and interpret working drawings and work orders 36 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Seventeen (17) units to be completed.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units and options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8973 MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices 40 Unit of competency
W5256 AURC272003A Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business 20 Unit of competency
WE153 AUMGTB3001 Assemble and install braking system kit 40 Unit of competency
WE156 AUMGTM2001 Assemble components 20 Unit of competency
WE173 AUMGTS3004 Fabricate parts for sub-assemblies 36 Unit of competency
WE172 AUMGTS3003 Fabricate plugs 52 Unit of competency
WE155 AUMGTG3001 Install fixed and moveable glass components 28 Unit of competency
WE167 AUMGTR3001 Install or replace electrical and electronic units and assemblies 40 Unit of competency
WE159 AUMGTM3003 Install or replace mechanical units and assemblies 36 Unit of competency
W8964 MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WE168 AUMGTR3002 Manufacture or modify wiring harnesses 48 Unit of competency
WE082 AUMABA3002 Operate load shifting equipment 12 Unit of competency
WE148 AUMGMA3001 Participate in workplace productivity 30 Unit of competency
WE154 AUMGTD3001 Perform wheel alignment operations 40 Unit of competency
WE170 AUMGTS3001 Prepare materials for fabrication using jigs and fixtures 40 Unit of competency
WE171 AUMGTS3002 Prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes 36 Unit of competency
WE146 AUMGCA2001 Provide customer service 16 Unit of competency
WE164 AUMGTN3001 Rectify and replace vehicle body panels and ancillary fittings 64 Unit of competency
W5062 AURT311166A Repair air braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WE166 AUMGTP3002 Rework paint faults 12 Unit of competency
W8996 MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W564 AUM35108 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J830 AUM30213 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is an example of the qualification code AUM30212 taken from the Automotive Manufacturing (Bus, Truck & Trailer Sector) Training Package AUM12 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the national register website at Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 7/8/2012.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01340) VEHICLE BODY BUILDER Apprenticeship

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