Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30516
State Code:
BAC8
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime 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
840
Duration
4 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 range of tasks in the marine industry. It is suitable for entry into the marine mechanical service and repair sector.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty (30)
- eleven (11) core units
- nineteen (19) elective units, of which:
- up to nineteen (19) elective units may be chosen from the 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
AXA76 AURTTE001 Apply knowledge of engine science 40 Unit of competency
AXD73 AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
AXB40 AURRTR006 Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD75 AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting 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
AXB39 AURRTR007 Install marine electrical systems and components 15 Unit of competency
AXB50 AURRTE008 Install marine engines, controls and instruments 30 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. Elective Units

Nineteen (19) electives must be completed, with at least fourteen (14) 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
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 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
AXE68 AURAQA001 Contribute to quality work outcomes in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD72 AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
AXD80 AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXE22 AURETB001 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA69 AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
AXD31 AURHTF002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
AXD11 AURHTZ001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB02 AURTTA013 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
AXD74 AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD77 AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC59 AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB55 AURRTC001 Diagnose and repair marine exhaust and cooling systems 25 Unit of competency
AXB52 AURRTE007 Diagnose and repair marine inboard engines 40 Unit of competency
AXB42 AURRTQ004 Diagnose and repair marine inboard propeller drive systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB35 AURRTX004 Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions 30 Unit of competency
AXB43 AURRTQ006 Diagnose and repair marine jet drive propulsion systems 25 Unit of competency
AXB38 AURRTX003 Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions 30 Unit of competency
AXB51 AURRTE006 Diagnose and repair marine outboard engines 40 Unit of competency
AXB54 AURRTD001 Diagnose and repair marine steering systems 24 Unit of competency
OAK28 AURRTF001 Diagnose and repair petrol and diesel marine fuel systems 70 Unit of competency
AXD81 AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
AXA96 AURTTA021 Diagnose complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
AXB15 AURTGA001 Drive and manoeuvre trailers 30 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA70 AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
AXB53 AURRTE003 Inspect and service marine inboard engines 20 Unit of competency
AXB46 AURRTQ001 Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB36 AURRTX002 Inspect and service marine inboard transmissions 16 Unit of competency
AXB45 AURRTQ002 Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems 20 Unit of competency
AXB37 AURRTX001 Inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions 20 Unit of competency
AXB56 AURRTE002 Inspect and service marine outboard engines 20 Unit of competency
AXD86 AURETR021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD88 AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
AXD92 AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components 20 Unit of competency
AXB44 AURRTQ005 Install marine jet drive propulsion systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD94 AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
AWL73 TLILIC2001 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
AUK61 BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities 15 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
AXB48 AURRTE011 Overhaul two and four-stroke cycle marine outboard engines 40 Unit of competency
AXE84 AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information 12 Unit of competency
AXD78 AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies 20 Unit of competency
AXE83 AURAFA004 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXB03 AURTTA010 Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes 20 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
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
AXB64 AURRGA002 Use cranes, gantries and forklifts to launch and recover vessels 26 Unit of competency
AXE86 AURAFA001 Use numbers in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE81 AURAFA005 Write routine texts in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J841 AUR30514 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGA8 AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical 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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01570) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (MARINE LIGHT) Apprenticeship

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