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Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing

Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing

Qualification
National Code:
AUR40512
State Code:
J418
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
08/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
665
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of high level evaluation and assessment functions in the vehicle loss assessing industry. It is suitable for entry into the vehicle loss assessing industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing is intended to prepare an individual working as a vehicle loss assessor in the vehicle loss assessing industry. The vehicle loss assessing job role may include assessing one or more of the following vehicle types:
light vehicle
commercial vehicle
heavy vehicle
agricultural and plant equipment
recreational vehicle
motorcycle.

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Additional qualification advice
Training organisations are advised that in addition to the technical knowledge outlined in the relevant units of competency, any appropriate specialised technical knowledge related to the vehicle type chosen by the individual should be included in any training plan.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing are required to have completed an automotive Certificate III qualification in one of the following disciplines:
- Automotive Vehicle Body or equivalent
- Automotive Paint or equivalent
- Automotive Mechanical or equivalent
- Automotive Electrical or equivalent.

PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in seventeen (17) units of competency, consisting of:
- eleven (11) core units, plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- up to six (6) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III 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
WC306 AURVNA4008 Apply automotive body and paint knowledge to vehicle loss assessment 40 Unit of competency
WC305 AURVNA4007 Apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to vehicle loss assessment 40 Unit of competency
WC302 AURVNA4004 Apply insurance industry knowledge to vehicle loss assessment 80 Unit of competency
WC307 AURVNN4001 Evaluate vehicle bodywork for damage and identify repair requirements 40 Unit of competency
WC308 AURVNP4001 Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements 40 Unit of competency
WC298 AURVLA4001 Identify and report vehicle claim fraud indicators 30 Unit of competency
WC304 AURVNA4006 Identify and value vehicle salvage 30 Unit of competency
WC303 AURVNA4005 Inspect quality of vehicle repair work 20 Unit of competency
WC299 AURVNA4001 Provide vehicle loss assessment and identify repair requirements 80 Unit of competency
WC300 AURVNA4002 Provide vehicle total loss assessment 30 Unit of competency
WC301 AURVNA4003 Review a vehicle repair quotation 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to six (6) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF007 AURAEA2002 Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
D0966 BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
D4287 FNSPIM410A Collect, assess and use information 20 Unit of competency
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
WF469 AURVTA3004 Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action 30 Unit of competency
WE718 BSBWHS301A Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
WF025 AURAMA4005 Manage complex customer issues 32 Unit of competency
WF009 AURAEA4004 Manage environmental compliance in an automotive workplace 32 Unit of competency
C8335 PSPTRAN501A Provide specialist vehicle technical advice 40 Unit of competency
S8053 BSBCCO405A Survey stakeholders to gather and record information 40 Unit of competency
D1043 BSBWRK408A Undertake negotiations 40 Unit of competency
WF018 AURAKA2001 Use information technology systems 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D792 AUR40511 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J843 AUR40514 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing are required to have completed an automotive Certificate III qualification in one of the following disciplines:

Automotive Vehicle Body or equivalent
Automotive Paint or equivalent
Automotive Mechanical or equivalent
Automotive Electrical or equivalent.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information