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Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31220
State Code:
BFZ0
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
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
1099
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/02/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
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 mobile plant machinery 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)
- Nine (9) core units, plus
- Twenty seven (27) elective units, of which:
- all units in one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C must be chosen
- of the remaining units required to make up the unit total:
- all may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and general elective units listed below
- up to six (6) 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.

Specialisations
Where relevant, specialisations can be used in this qualification for:
- Mobile Plant Equipment
- Forklift
- Elevating Work Platform

The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment)
- AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Forklift)
- AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Elevating Work Platform)

Mobile Plant Equipment specialisation
Select all units listed in Specialist Elective Group A.

Forklift specialisation
Select all units listed in Specialist Elective Group B.

Elevating Work Platform specialisation
Select all units listed in Specialist Elective Group C.
Pathways
State Code Title
AD83 Mobile Plant Equipment
1. Core

All nine (9) 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
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
AXB09 AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ42 AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 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. Group A: Mobile Plant Equipment specialist Elective Units

All units in one (1) of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCK02 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL85 AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
OCJ68 AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
OCJ64 AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
OCJ18 AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ11 AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ25 AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems 55 Unit of competency
OCJ13 AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems 35 Unit of competency
OCJ07 AURKTX101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions 50 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC84 AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Forklift Specialist Elective Units

All units in one (1) of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
ODJ91 AURNTB101 Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems 35 Unit of competency
OCK29 AURNTD101 Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems 35 Unit of competency
OCK25 AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXB86 AURNTA001 Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C: Elevating Work Platform Specialist Elective Units

All units in one (1) of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCI78 AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 30 Unit of competency
OCI84 AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 30 Unit of competency
OCJ57 AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ68 AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
OCJ64 AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
OCJ55 AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts 30 Unit of competency
OCK25 AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
OCK17 AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
5. General Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXD98 AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems 18 Unit of competency
OAK18 AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
AXB00 AURTTA014 Assemble and install pneumatic 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
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
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
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCI87 AURTTL102 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
OCK02 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
OCJ09 AURKTX104 Diagnose and repair continuously variable transmissions 55 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCJ12 AURKTR101 Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems 35 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
ODJ91 AURNTB101 Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems 35 Unit of competency
OCK29 AURNTD101 Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems 35 Unit of competency
OCJ57 AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ76 AURHTB101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ50 AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ68 AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
OCJ64 AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
OCJ55 AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts 30 Unit of competency
ODJ87 AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 40 Unit of competency
OCK25 AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
OCK45 AURTTX106 Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions 40 Unit of competency
OCJ98 AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 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
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
OCL82 AURTTL105 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
OCL44 AURTTL108 Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
OCJ18 AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems 40 Unit of competency
OCJ11 AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ25 AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems 55 Unit of competency
OCJ13 AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems 35 Unit of competency
OCJ16 AURKTD101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems 35 Unit of competency
OCI94 AURTTF106 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ07 AURKTX101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions 50 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
AXB04 AURTTA012 Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies 30 Unit of competency
AXA87 AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL94 AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions 20 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA61 AURTTL001 Inspect and service CNG fuel systems 30 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
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA35 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
OCL37 AURTTX104 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions 24 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
OCL63 AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 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
ODJ88 AURHTL101 Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines 60 Unit of competency
AXD84 AURETR019 Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA85 AURTTB006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD86 AURETR021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB86 AURNTA001 Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies 30 Unit of competency
AXB08 AURTTA007 Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems 20 Unit of competency
AXC84 AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD19 AURHTX002 Inspect, test and replace heavy vehicle automatic transmissions 70 Unit of competency
AXE00 AURETR005 Install automotive security systems and components 20 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
AXB05 AURTTA011 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications 30 Unit of competency
AXA57 AURTTL009 Install LPG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
OAE39 TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 30 Unit of competency
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
OAK82 RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
AXA68 AURTTF003 Overhaul diesel fuel injection system components 36 Unit of competency
AXA73 AURTTE005 Overhaul engines 60 Unit of competency
AXE62 AURATA002 Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings 20 Unit of competency
AXD36 AURHTE001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
AXC47 AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
OAK12 AURKTJ012 Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies 35 Unit of competency
OCJ61 AURHTJ103 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
OCJ60 AURHTJ106 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes 20 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
OCJ81 AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE20 AURETH002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXC86 AURKTA001 Synchronise plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
AXE04 AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace 18 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
OAK29 AURKTJ016 Use earthmoving and off-the-road tyre handlers 20 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP02300) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT) Apprenticeship

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