Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:06 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32518
State Code:
BED6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2018
Approved Date
22/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
633
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/02/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/02/2022 Current Approved
2.00 14/02/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 07/12/2018 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of services and repairs on tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes. It applies to those working in the light vehicle automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twenty eight (28)
- Thirteen (13) core units, plus
- Fifteen (15) elective units, of which:
- up to fifteen (15) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to five (5) units may be chosen from a Certificate II 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 thirteen (13) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK24 AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
OAK25 AURLTQ012 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts 20 Unit of competency
AXC59 AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC53 AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC52 AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OAK23 AURLTJ013 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
AXC39 AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
OAK27 AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres 20 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fifteen (15) units may be chosen from the elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK18 AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
OAK31 AURLTD013 Carry out advanced light vehicle wheel alignment operations 25 Unit of competency
AWY94 AURVTW009 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20 Unit of competency
AXC50 AURLTD006 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OAK13 AURLLD011 Determine compliance of steering and suspension modifications 30 Unit of competency
OAK15 AURETD011 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OAK26 AURETR136 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA13 AURTTZ002 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
OAK20 AURLTX013 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OAK11 AURTTX015 Inspect and service clutch systems 10 Unit of competency
AXA33 AURTTQ003 Inspect and service drive shafts 16 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
ODV85 AURVTN043 Install external vehicle equipment 45 Unit of competency
OAK10 AURTTB013 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
OCL26 AURLTJ104 Provide advice on the effects of light vehicle wheel and tyre combinations 10 Unit of competency
OAK16 AURTTJ012 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
ODV88 AURLTD008 Replace and refit steering, suspension and braking system components 35 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAC9 AUR32516 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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