Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31312
State Code:
J401
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
02/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1045
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 recondition engines in the automotive service and repair sector. It is suitable for entry into the automotive specialist service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who recondition engines.
Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive engine reconditioners.

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty (28) units of competency, consisting of:
- thirteen (13) core units, plus
- fiteen (15) elective units, of which:
- up to fifteen (15) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- 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, 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
WC284 AURTTE3001 Apply knowledge of engine science 40 Unit of competency
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WC288 AURTTM3004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WC291 AURTTM3007 Carry out grinding operations 60 Unit of competency
WF445 AURTTW3003 Carry out machining operations 30 Unit of competency
WF280 AURMTA3007 Conduct non-destructive testing 30 Unit of competency
WC292 AURTTM3008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WC293 AURTTM3009 Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders 60 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WC295 AURTTM3011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
WC286 AURTTM3002 Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines 40 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to fifteen (15) 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
WC287 AURTTM3003 Apply metal to rebuild engine components 60 Unit of competency
WC289 AURTTM3005 Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components 40 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF578 AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF575 AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF581 AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF377 AURTTA2009 Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical) 20 Unit of competency
WC294 AURTTM3010 Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components 40 Unit of competency
WF414 AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
WC285 AURTTM3001 Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines 30 Unit of competency
WC290 AURTTM3006 Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components 40 Unit of competency
WF231 AURLTE2001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF150 AURHTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF232 AURLTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF373 AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
WF444 AURTTW3002 Set, operate and monitor specialist machines 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D791 AUR31311 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAB8 AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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