Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology
AUR32016
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/04/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who install and repair alternative fuel systems and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty three (23)- eleven (11) core units, plus
- twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- all units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to C below must be chosen
- of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total:
- up to ten (10) units may be chosen from the Specialist Elective Unit Groups and the General Elective Units listed below
- up to four (4) units may be 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 eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA98 | AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXB11 | AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations | 40 | 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 |
| AXA83 | AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXA15 | AURTTZ001 | Inspect and service emission control systems | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AXA74 | AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXA72 | AURTTF001 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXD93 | AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 30 | 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. Group A Elective Units: CNG
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to C below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA62 | AURTTL002 | Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems | 31 | Unit of competency |
| AXA61 | AURTTL001 | Inspect and service CNG fuel systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: LNG
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to C below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA59 | AURTTL005 | Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems | 31 | Unit of competency |
| AXA58 | AURTTL004 | Inspect and service LNG fuel systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: LPG
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to C below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA55 | AURTTL008 | Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems | 31 | Unit of competency |
| AXA53 | AURTTL007 | Inspect and service LPG fuel systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. General Elective Units
Up to ten (10) units may be chosen from General Elective Units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J408 | AUR32012 | Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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