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Certificate III in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations
Certificate III in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations
AUR31105
W221
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate goods for distribution to customers within the automotive industry. It is suitable for entry into the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing warehousing and distribution tasks in the automotive industry.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
forklift driver
despatch clerk
warehouse or distribution centre supervisor
purchasing and supply officer.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations, competency must be achieved in thirty (30) units of competency.- seven (7) core units of competency
- twenty three (23) elective units of competency, as specified below.
- a minimum of seventeen (17) elective units of competency from Group A
- a maximum of six (6) elective units of competency from Group B, drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications
- a maximum of fourteen(14) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications
- a maximum of two (2) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV qualifications.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5256 | AURC272003A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2831 | AURC270789A | Communicate effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2829 | AURC270421A | Establish relations with customers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2824 | AURC251677A | Use numbers in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2830 | AURC270688A | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of seventeen (17) units to be completed from Group A
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
3. Group B Other Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of six (6), may be drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY0 | AUR35201 | Certificate III in Automotive Aftermarket Warehousing/Distribution Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 30/01/2006.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
