Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32512
State Code:
J413
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
07/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
612
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
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 broad range of tasks on a variety of underbody systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair sector.
Job outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive light vehicle underbody repair technicians.

Application
This qualification is typically used to develop employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing vehicle service and repair functions in an automotive environment.
They would be expected to perform a range of mechanical operations involving known routines, methods and procedures and take some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twenty eight (28) units of competency, consisting of:
- thirteen (13) core units, plus
- fifteen (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, 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 this qualification.
1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF418 AURTTJ2001 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF219 AURLTB3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WF239 AURLTJ2003 Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies 20 Unit of competency
WF238 AURLTJ2002 Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light) 12 Unit of competency
WF459 AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components 20 Unit of competency
WF242 AURLTQ3002 Repair final drive - driveline (light vehicle) 20 Unit of competency
WF226 AURLTD3004 Repair steering systems (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF227 AURLTD3005 Repair suspension systems (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF237 AURLTJ2001 Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light) 20 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to fifteen (15) 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
WF398 AURTTB3005 Assemble and fit braking systems and components 30 Unit of competency
WF395 AURTTB2002 Attach friction materials and radius grind 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
WF228 AURLTD3006 Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF217 AURLLD3001 Determine compliance of steering and suspension modifications 30 Unit of competency
WF246 AURLTX3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
WF442 AURTTS2001 Fabricate exhaust system and components 24 Unit of competency
WF394 AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
WF450 AURTTX2005 Inspect and service clutch systems 10 Unit of competency
WF404 AURTTD2002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
WF406 AURTTD2004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
WF396 AURTTB2003 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
WF240 AURLTJ3004 Provide advice on the effects of wheel and tyre combinations 10 Unit of competency
WF419 AURTTJ2002 Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
WF225 AURLTD3003 Reset steering system alignment adjustments to customer specifications 30 Unit of competency
WF075 AURETD3001 Service and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
WF115 AURETR3036 Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
WF439 AURTTQ2003 Service final drive (driveline) 16 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D790 AUR30611 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAC9 AUR32516 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information