Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30620
State Code:
BGA5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/11/2020
Approved Date
22/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
985
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/02/2022
VET Act Conditions
This qualification can only be obtained by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract except: - a person who is temporarily living in Australia on a student visa may obtain the qualification through a registered training provider approved to deliver a course for the qualification; or - a person seeking recognition of prior learning under s60I of the VET Act.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/02/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 14/02/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirty six (36)
- Twenty (20) core units, plus
- Sixteen (16) elective units, of which:
- all sixteen (16) units may be from the elective units listed below
- up to six (6) units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1. Core

All twenty (20) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCJ39 AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
OCL47 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 30 Unit of competency
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCJ98 AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK32 AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL13 AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
OCK17 AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL06 AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL42 AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK06 AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK41 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
OCL63 AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
OCK10 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCL16 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective

Sixteen (16) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCJ89 AURETR149 Apply knowledge of ADAS technology in vehicle pre-repair scans 25 Unit of competency
OAK18 AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
OAK24 AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
OCI82 AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 40 Unit of competency
OCI78 AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 30 Unit of competency
OCL07 AURLTD106 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
OCI84 AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 30 Unit of competency
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations 20 Unit of competency
AWY99 AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
AXA29 AURTTW001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
OCI85 AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 30 Unit of competency
AXA99 AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections 16 Unit of competency
OCK55 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK26 AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
AXE11 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCJ80 AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components 30 Unit of competency
OCJ97 AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 50 Unit of competency
OCK02 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
ODJ76 AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCJ20 AURETD101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ85 AURETR236 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL85 AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
OCL84 AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
ODJ95 AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
ODJ93 AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCL43 AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions 30 Unit of competency
OCK03 AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ52 AURLTF102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 45 Unit of competency
ODJ80 AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts 20 Unit of competency
OCL58 AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ00 AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions 30 Unit of competency
OCL19 AURLTF101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL82 AURTTL105 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
OCL44 AURTTL108 Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
ODJ96 AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems 45 Unit of competency
OCI94 AURTTF106 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK08 AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 60 Unit of competency
ODV86 AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCL94 AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXA83 AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL40 AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
OCL34 AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts 16 Unit of competency
AXA35 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
OCL65 AURTTL104 Inspect and service LNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA53 AURTTL007 Inspect and service LPG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ29 AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXA79 AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL52 AURVTA104 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs 30 Unit of competency
AXD92 AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components 20 Unit of competency
AXA60 AURTTL003 Install CNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA57 AURTTL009 Install LPG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
OAK10 AURTTB013 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
AXC47 AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
OCJ82 AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
OCJ15 AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
AXD96 AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
OCK57 AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCJ79 AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
ODV87 AURLTD101 Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products 30 Unit of competency
OCJ42 AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
OAK27 AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres 20 Unit of competency
OCJ81 AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE08 AURETH012 Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles 30 Unit of competency
AXC54 AURLTD002 Service and repair light vehicle lift assisted suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAE6 AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

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