Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

Qualification
National Code:
AUM30218
State Code:
BEE4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
12/12/2018
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
900
Duration
4 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 Current Approved
1.00 12/12/2018 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the production of bus, truck and trailer and components manufacture. The qualification is suitable for entry into the automotive manufacturing industry.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- Twenty eight (28) units of competency:
- Eleven (11) core units, plus
- Seventeen (17) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, without duplicating the outcome of another unit chosen for this qualification.

The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to seventeen (17) elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to five (5) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAL51 AUMGLM011 Apply heavy vehicle standards 40 Unit of competency
WH950 AUMGQA001 Apply workplace technical quality standards 24 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OAL53 AUMATK013 Monitor and maintain automotive equipment 36 Unit of competency
WH975 AUMGTW001 Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging 36 Unit of competency
WH976 AUMGTW002 Perform mechanical cutting 28 Unit of competency
WH910 AUMATK002 Prepare and operate tools, equipment and machinery 28 Unit of competency
WH960 AUMGTM005 Read and interpret engineering drawings and determine requirements 40 Unit of competency
OAL52 AUMGTA011 Read and interpret work orders and working drawings 36 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to seventeen (17) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAK55 MSS402001 Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WH974 AUMGTT001 Apply trim to vehicle components 12 Unit of competency
WH956 AUMGTM001 Assemble vehicle components 20 Unit of competency
WH957 AUMGTM002 Assemble vehicle frames and axles 26 Unit of competency
OAL50 AUMGTB011 Assemble, install and test braking system kits 40 Unit of competency
WH961 AUMGTM006 Assemble, install and test hydraulic system kits 40 Unit of competency
WH962 AUMGTM007 Assemble, install and test pneumatic system kits 40 Unit of competency
WH963 AUMGTM008 Bond and repair fibreglass components 36 Unit of competency
AXD40 AURHTD003 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems 40 Unit of competency
AXD50 AURHTB001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems 40 Unit of competency
WH973 AUMGTS004 Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies 36 Unit of competency
WH972 AUMGTS003 Fabricate plugs 52 Unit of competency
WH965 AUMGTP001 Finish and paint vehicle body and part surfaces 24 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXA87 AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA80 AURTTD003 Inspect suspension systems 16 Unit of competency
WH959 AUMGTM004 Install and fit out components 36 Unit of competency
WH967 AUMGTR001 Install and replace vehicle electrical units and assemblies 40 Unit of competency
WH955 AUMGTG001 Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles 28 Unit of competency
OAL47 AUMGTM013 Install or replace mechanical units and assemblies 36 Unit of competency
WH982 AUMGTY002 Install vehicle components 64 Unit of competency
BAK53 MSS402010 Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WH968 AUMGTR002 Manufacture and modify vehicle wiring harnesses 48 Unit of competency
WH983 AUMGTY003 Modify and repair chassis and frames 48 Unit of competency
WE078 MEM30031A Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements 40 Unit of competency
OAL48 AUMABA012 Operate load shifting equipment 12 Unit of competency
WH981 AUMGTY001 Paint vehicle chassis and panels 28 Unit of competency
WH949 AUMGMA001 Participate in workplace productivity improvement processes 30 Unit of competency
WH979 AUMGTW005 Perform gas metal arc welding 54 Unit of competency
WH978 AUMGTW004 Perform gas tungsten arc welding 40 Unit of competency
WH977 AUMGTW003 Perform manual metal arc welding 40 Unit of competency
WH954 AUMGTD001 Perform wheel alignment operations 40 Unit of competency
WH970 AUMGTS001 Prepare materials for fabrication using jigs and fixtures 40 Unit of competency
WH971 AUMGTS002 Prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes 36 Unit of competency
WH907 AUMATA008 Produce drawings manually 35 Unit of competency
WH964 AUMGTN001 Replace and repair vehicle body panels and fittings 64 Unit of competency
AXE93 AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH966 AUMGTP002 Rework vehicle paint faults 12 Unit of competency
WH952 AUMGTA002 Service vehicle after assembly 24 Unit of competency
WH969 AUMGTR003 Test, modify and repair vehicle electrical circuits and systems 24 Unit of competency
BAK40 MSS402080 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01340) VEHICLE BODY BUILDER Apprenticeship

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