Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

Qualification
National Code:
AUR40812
State Code:
J421
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
08/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
390
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
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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 perform advanced troubleshooting and repair operations in an automotive retail, service and repair environment.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling is intended to provide advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their repair and technical skills.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive lead/master technician

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in ten (10) units of competency, consisting of:
- one (1) core unit, plus
- nine (9) elective units; of which:
- up to nine (9) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to two (2) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate IV 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 chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Unit

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF388 AURTTA4021 Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to nine (9) elective 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
WC287 AURTTM3003 Apply metal to rebuild engine components 60 Unit of competency
WC288 AURTTM3004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WC289 AURTTM3005 Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components 40 Unit of competency
WC291 AURTTM3007 Carry out grinding operations 60 Unit of competency
WF445 AURTTW3003 Carry out machining operations 30 Unit of competency
WF146 AURHTD3004 Carry out wheel alignment operations (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF228 AURLTD3006 Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF280 AURMTA3007 Conduct non-destructive testing 30 Unit of competency
WC292 AURTTM3008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WC293 AURTTM3009 Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders 60 Unit of competency
WC294 AURTTM3010 Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components 40 Unit of competency
WC285 AURTTM3001 Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines 30 Unit of competency
WF140 AURHTB4004 Overhaul air braking systems and components 40 Unit of competency
WF131 AURETU4007 Overhaul air conditioning system components 36 Unit of competency
WF139 AURHTB4003 Overhaul braking system components (heavy) 36 Unit of competency
WF220 AURLTB4001 Overhaul braking system components (light) 32 Unit of competency
WF099 AURETR3017 Overhaul charging system alternators 40 Unit of competency
WF452 AURTTX4007 Overhaul clutch assemblies 40 Unit of competency
WF416 AURTTF4003 Overhaul diesel fuel injection systems 36 Unit of competency
WF410 AURTTE4005 Overhaul engines and associated engine components 60 Unit of competency
WF306 AURPTE4004 Overhaul engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment) 32 Unit of competency
WF440 AURTTQ4004 Overhaul final drive assemblies 32 Unit of competency
WF417 AURTTF4007 Overhaul petrol fuel system components 32 Unit of competency
WF100 AURETR3018 Overhaul starting motors 30 Unit of competency
WF407 AURTTD4005 Overhaul steering system components 36 Unit of competency
WF454 AURTTX4009 Overhaul transmissions (automatic) 40 Unit of competency
WF455 AURTTX4010 Overhaul transmissions (hydrostatic) 40 Unit of competency
WF453 AURTTX4008 Overhaul transmissions (manual) 32 Unit of competency
WF333 AURRTE4011 Overhaul two and four cycle outboard engines 40 Unit of competency
WC290 AURTTM3006 Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components 40 Unit of competency
WC295 AURTTM3011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
WC286 AURTTM3002 Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines 40 Unit of competency
WF286 AURMTE4001 Test engines using a dynamometer 32 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W631 AUR40208 Certificate IV in Automotive Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAE7 AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information