Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology
AUR31616
BAC0
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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 perform a range of tasks on a variety of drivetrain systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty five (25)- eleven (11) core units, plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- all units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to D below must be chosen
- of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total:
- units may be chosen from the Specialist Elective Unit Groups and the General 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 eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA98 | AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | 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 |
| AXA23 | AURTTX003 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXA33 | AURTTQ003 | Inspect and service drive shafts | 16 | Unit of competency |
| AXA35 | AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AXA24 | AURTTX002 | Inspect and service manual transmissions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXA34 | AURTTQ002 | Remove and refit driveline components | 12 | 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: Light Vehicle Automatic Drivelines
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to D below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXD61 | AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AXC31 | AURLTX002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXA18 | AURTTX009 | Overhaul automatic transmissions | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Heavy Vehicle Automatic Drivelines
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to D below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXD17 | AURHTX003 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXD61 | AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AXA18 | AURTTX009 | Overhaul automatic transmissions | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Light Vehicle Manual Drivelines
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to D below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK25 | AURLTQ012 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXC37 | AURLTQ001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXC34 | AURLTX001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXA19 | AURTTX008 | Overhaul manual transmissions | 32 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Heavy Vehicle Manual Drivelines
All units in one of the Specialist Elective Unit Groups A to D below must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXD22 | AURHTQ002 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXD21 | AURHTQ003 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXD18 | AURHTX001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXA19 | AURTTX008 | Overhaul manual transmissions | 32 | Unit of competency |
6. General Elective Units
The remaining units required to make up the elective unit total may be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXC63 | AURKTX004 | Diagnose and repair continuously variable transmissions | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AXD16 | AURHTX004 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXA20 | AURTTX006 | Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAK20 | AURLTX013 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXC68 | AURKTQ001 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXC66 | AURKTX001 | Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AXA26 | AURTTX007 | Overhaul clutch assemblies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXA32 | AURTTQ004 | Overhaul final drive assemblies | 32 | Unit of competency |
| AXA17 | AURTTX011 | Overhaul torque converters | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J404 | AUR31612 | Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology | 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.
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