Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31316
State Code:
BAB8
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1045
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
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 recondition engines in the automotive service and repair sector. It is suitable for entry into the automotive specialist service and repair sector.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- thirteen (13) core units, plus
- fifteen (15) elective units, of which:
- up to fifteen (15) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to five (5) units may be chosen 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 thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA76 AURTTE001 Apply knowledge of engine science 40 Unit of competency
AXA43 AURTTM004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
AXA47 AURTTM007 Carry out crankshaft grinding 60 Unit of competency
AXA27 AURTTW003 Carry out machining operations 30 Unit of competency
AXB97 AURMTA007 Conduct non-destructive testing 30 Unit of competency
AXA40 AURTTM008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
AXA39 AURTTM009 Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders 60 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
AXA37 AURTTM011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
AXA46 AURTTM002 Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines 40 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fifteen (15) electives must be completed, with at least ten (10) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA44 AURTTM003 Apply metal to rebuild engine components 60 Unit of competency
AXA41 AURTTM005 Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components 40 Unit of competency
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AWY94 AURVTW009 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20 Unit of competency
AXA36 AURTTM012 Carry out camshaft grinding 55 Unit of competency
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
AWY92 AURVTW004 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 20 Unit of competency
AXA69 AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
AXD34 AURHTE002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
AXC46 AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
AXA38 AURTTM010 Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components 40 Unit of competency
AXA45 AURTTM001 Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines 30 Unit of competency
AXA42 AURTTM006 Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components 40 Unit of competency
AXC47 AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
AXB10 AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
AXA28 AURTTW002 Set, operate and monitor specialist reconditioning machines 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J401 AUR31312 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

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

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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