Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30716
State Code:
BAD5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial 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
A
Nominal Hours
870
Duration
6 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 Transition (Replaced)
1.00 14/04/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks in the outdoor power equipment retail, service and repair industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty six (36)
- fifteen (15) core units, plus
- twenty one (21) elective units, of which:
- up to twenty one (21) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to six (6) 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 fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXB69 AURPTE003 Diagnose and repair outdoor power equipment engines 26 Unit of competency
AXB73 AURPTA011 Diagnose and repair pumping systems 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
AXB79 AURPTA006 Inspect and service line trimming systems and components 8 Unit of competency
AXB72 AURPTE002 Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines 20 Unit of competency
AXB74 AURPTA010 Inspect and service pumping systems 20 Unit of competency
AXB70 AURPTE004 Overhaul outdoor power equipment engines 32 Unit of competency
AXB76 AURPTA005 Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems 20 Unit of competency
AXB78 AURPTA007 Service and repair post boring systems 16 Unit of competency
AXB75 AURPTA008 Service and repair post hole digging systems 16 Unit of competency
AXB77 AURPTA009 Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems 16 Unit of competency
AXB80 AURPTA003 Service and repair rotary cutting systems 16 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Twenty one (21) electives must be completed, with at least fifteen (15) 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
AXE91 AURACA003 Build customer relations in an automotive workplace 30 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
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
AWY99 AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components 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
AXE74 AURAMA002 Communicate business information in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD72 AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
AXD73 AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
AXA82 AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA69 AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
AXA13 AURTTZ002 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD16 AURHTX004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB02 AURTTA013 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
AXA20 AURTTX006 Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions 40 Unit of competency
AXD74 AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC40 AURLTF002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 45 Unit of competency
AXC30 AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC46 AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
AXC34 AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions 30 Unit of competency
AXC53 AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA67 AURTTF006 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD75 AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA96 AURTTA021 Diagnose complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
AXE63 AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes 24 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA83 AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA74 AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA35 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
AXB09 AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA21 AURTTX004 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions 24 Unit of competency
AXA24 AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXA72 AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA79 AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA80 AURTTD003 Inspect suspension systems 16 Unit of competency
AXC84 AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD88 AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
AXD94 AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
AWM75 TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
AXE92 AURACA002 Manage complex customer requirements in an automotive workplace 24 Unit of competency
AWM73 TLID2013 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
OAK16 AURTTJ012 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
AXC39 AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
AXD78 AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies 20 Unit of competency
AXB83 AURPTA004 Service and repair drum cutting systems 20 Unit of competency
AXB67 AURPTR003 Service and repair outdoor power equipment engine management systems 35 Unit of competency
AVJ76 TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
AXD97 AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits 20 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXB68 AURPTR001 Test and service 240 volt portable generators 10 Unit of competency
AXB71 AURPTR002 Test and service electric outdoor power equipment 20 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXE04 AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace 18 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
W5574 MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J782 AUR30713 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFZ1 AUR30720 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Qualification
No information
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
(AP01560) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT) Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.