Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Marine
Certificate III in Marine
AUR30511
D541
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of mechanical service and repair tasks within the marine industry. It is suitable for entry into the marine retail, service and repair sector.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The employment outcomes of AUR30511 Certificate III in Marine would see an individual working in the marine mechanical service and repair industry.
The marine mechanic would be typically involved in tasks involving a specialised range of methods, tools, materials and information, and be required to provide and pass on solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems. Some complex and non-routine activities involving individual responsibility and judgement in known contexts and within established parameters may be expected.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the AUR30511 Certificate III in Marine, competency must be achieved in thirty (30) units of competency.- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty five (25) elective units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of fifteen (15) specialist elective units drawn from Group A
- a maximum of eleven (11) elective units from Group B, drawn in any
combination from:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- Group B units listed
- up to five (5) relevant units available in this Training Package,
other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where
those units are aligned to Certificates II, III and IV
- a maximum of sixteen (16) units of competency may be selected where
they are available at Certificate II
- a maximum of two (2) units of competency may be selected where they
are available at Certificate IV.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified, they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
The following pairs of units must not be chosen together when achieving this qualification:
MEM05003B and AURV223808A
MEM05004C and AURV223608A
MEM05007C and AURV223608A
MEM05017D and AURV281308A
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5084 | AURT366108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2956 | AURR371181A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the marine repair industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5025 | AURT270278A | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units
A minimum of fifteen (15) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
3. Group B Other Elective Units
A maximum of ten (10) units may be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W215 | AUR30505 | Certificate III in Marine | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J393 | AUR30512 | Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register website at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 12/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.