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Qualification Details

AUR30612 - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AUR30612 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes 

The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

• light vehicle mechanical technician.

Application 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in

• 36 units  of competency, consisting of:

• 20 core units 

• 16 elective units , of which:

• up to 16  elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
• up to 6  elective 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.

Core units  

Common - Environment 

 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry

Common - Health and Safety 

AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR3023 Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR3031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Emission and Exhaust 

AURLTZ3001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Brakes 

AURLTB3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURLTD3004 Repair steering systems (light vehicle)

AURLTD3005 Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Engines 

AURLTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical  

AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Brakes 

AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Cooling Systems 

AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines 

AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURTTF2001 Service petrol fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units 

Common - Sales and Marketing 

AURACA2001 Establish relations with customers

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Electrical - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURETD3001 Service and repair electronically controlled steering systems

Electrical - Technical - Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle 

AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH3002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles

* Prerequisite AURETH3001

Electrical - Technical - Body 

AURETR3043 Service and repair electronic body management systems

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2005 Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components

AURETR2010 Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR2011 Install and test basic ancillary electrical components

AURETR3020 Repair electronic systems

AURETR3022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR3028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems

AURETR3036 Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems

AURETR3044 Service and repair electronic drive management systems

Electrical - Technical - Air Conditioning and HVAC 

AURETU2003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURLTD3006 Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Engines 

AURLTE2001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURLTF3001 Diagnose and repair mechanical fuel injection systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Wheels and Tyres 

AURLTJ2001 Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light)

AURLTJ2002 Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)

AURLTJ2003 Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives 

AURLTQ3001 Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)

AURLTQ3002 Repair final drive - driveline (light vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Transmission 

AURLTX3001 Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle)

AURLTX3002 Repair transmissions - automatic (light vehicle)

AURLTX3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical 

AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTA2009 Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

AURTTA3017 Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections

AURTTA3019 Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Brakes 

AURTTB2003 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors

AURTTB3005 Assemble and fit braking systems and components

AURTTB3006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Cooling Systems 

AURTTC2001 Inspect and service cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURTTD2002 Inspect and service steering systems

AURTTD2004 Inspect and service suspension systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURTTF2002 Service diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems

AURTTF3006 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Wheels and Tyres 

AURTTJ2001 Balance wheels and tyres

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Measuring Equipment 

AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels 

AURTTL3007 Service LPG fuel systems

AURTTL3008 Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives 

AURTTQ2001 Service final drive assemblies

AURTTQ2003 Service final drive (driveline)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

AURTTW2001 Carry out soft soldering techniques

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission 

AURTTX2002 Inspect and service transmissions (manual)

AURTTX2003 Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Emission and Exhaust 

AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components

Vehicle Body - Technical 

AURVTA3004 Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action

Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2002 Carry out brazing procedures

AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures

AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

Licencing Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• clearly communicating workplace verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, including use of automotive terms
• completing workplace reports
• using and contributing to workplace procedures
• maintaining workplace records
• communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information
• interpreting the needs of customers
• reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation

Teamwork 

• identifying and describing own role and role of others
• working with diverse individuals and groups
• applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving 

• recognising a workplace problem or potential problem and taking action
• determining problems needing priority action
• referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes
• seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems
• using a range of problem-solving techniques
• taking action to resolve concerns
• developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise 

• adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
• being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising 

• planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time
• identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk

Self-management 

• selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
• planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
• following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice and operating procedures

Learning 

• asking questions to gain information
• identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
• participating in self-improvement activities
• participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies
• helping others develop competency

Technology 

• operating diagnostic and test equipment
• performance testing components, systems and equipment
• using tools and equipment efficiently and safely
• storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
• using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20712 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification  

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40212 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.