Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31512
State Code:
J403
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
07/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
919
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
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 a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the diesel engine service and repair sector.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
diesel engine technicians

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty eight (28) units of competency, consisting of:
- fourteen (14) core units, plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- up to fourteen (14) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to five (5) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III 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 fourteen (14) 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
WC288 AURTTM3004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WC292 AURTTM3008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WC295 AURTTM3011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
WF413 AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems 50 Unit of competency
WF150 AURHTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to fourteen (14) 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
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF575 AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF377 AURTTA2009 Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical) 20 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
WF423 AURTTL3002 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
WF106 AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF168 AURHTX3004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
WF173 AURHTZ3001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
WF110 AURETR3028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
WF112 AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
WF414 AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
W5572 MEM18028B Maintain engine lubrication systems 18 Unit of competency
S7596 MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
WF149 AURHTE2001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF114 AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
WF373 AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
WF422 AURTTL3001 Service CNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
WF412 AURTTF2002 Service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
WF286 AURMTE4001 Test engines using a dynamometer 32 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D790 AUR30611 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAF4 AUR31516 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information