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Qualification Details

AUR40812 - Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling 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 advanced troubleshooting and repair operations in an automotive retail, service and repair environment.

Job roles and employment outcomes 

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling is intended to provide advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their repair and technical skills.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

• automotive lead/master technician

Application 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in

• 10 units  of competency:

• 1 core unit 

• 9 elective units:

• up to 9  elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
• up to 2  elective units may be chosen from a Certificate IV qualification or above in this Training Package, 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  

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical  

AURTTA4021 Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Elective units  

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR3017 Overhaul charging system alternators 

AURETR3018 Overhaul starting motors

Electrical - Technical - Air Conditioning and HVAC 

AURETU4007 Overhaul air conditioning system components

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Brakes 

AURHTB4003 Overhaul braking system components (heavy)

AURHTB4004 Overhaul air braking systems and components

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Steering and Suspension 

AURHTD3004 Carry out wheel alignment operations (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Brakes 

AURLTB4001 Overhaul braking system components (light)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURLTD3006 Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle)

Motorsport - Technical 

AURMTA3007 Conduct non-destructive testing

Motorsport - Technical - Engines 

AURMTE4001 Test engines using a dynamometer

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Engines 

AURPTE4004 Overhaul engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)

Marine - Technical - Engines  

AURRTE4011 Overhaul two and four cycle outboard engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURTTD4005 Overhaul steering system components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines  

AURTTE4005 Overhaul engines and associated engine components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems  

AURTTF4003 Overhaul diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF4007 Overhaul petrol fuel system components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Manufacture  

AURTTM3001 Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines

AURTTM3002 Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines

AURTTM3003 Apply metal to rebuild engine components

AURTTM3004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3005 Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components

AURTTM3006 Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components

AURTTM3007 Carry out grinding operations

AURTTM3008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3009 Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

AURTTM3010 Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components

AURTTM3011 Recondition engine cylinder heads

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives  

AURTTQ4004 Overhaul final drive assemblies

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

AURTTW3003 Carry out machining operations

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission  

AURTTX4007 Overhaul clutch assemblies

AURTTX4008 Overhaul transmissions (manual)

AURTTX4009 Overhaul transmissions (automatic)

AURTTX4010 Overhaul transmissions (hydrostatic)

Licencing Information

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

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following 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.

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 from the qualification  

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50112 Diploma of Automotive Management and AUR50212 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.