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Qualification Details

AUR31512 - Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (Release 1)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AUR31512 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (Release 1) 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 range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes 

The Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the diesel engine service and repair sector.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

• diesel engine technicians

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:

• 28 units  of competency:

• 14 core units 

• 14 elective units , of which:

• up to 14  elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
• up to 5  elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III 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 & Safety  

AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Engines 

AURHTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical 

AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines 

AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Manufacture 

AURTTM3004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3011 Recondition engine cylinder heads

Elective units

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Common - Management, Leadership and Supervision 

AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR3028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Engines 

AURHTE2001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Transmission 

AURHTX3004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Emission and Exhaust 

AURHTZ3001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Motorsport - Technical - Engines 

AURMTE4001 Test engines using a dynamometer

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical 

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

AURTTA2009 Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURTTF2002 Service diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels 

AURTTL3001 Service CNG fuel systems

AURTTL3002 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems

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

AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

Imported Units  

MEM05006C Perform brazing and or silver soldering

MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

MEM18028B Maintain engine lubrication systems

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 information and ideas with workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), 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 describe own role and role of others
• working within a team
• 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 a potential problem and take 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 or 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 of 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.