Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle)

Qualification Notes

This qualification allows individuals who are already working in the automotive manufacturing sector to develop further skills and knowledge in order to fulfil specialist roles in the organisation. They may undertake a range of limited supervisory tasks, with accountability for the quality of outcomes. This is a non-trade qualification that can focus on specialist roles in the manufacturing industry and allied processes; it may include team leaders, quality specialists and process specialists.

Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements for this qualification.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle), competency must be achieved in eight (8) units of competency:

Three (3) core units of competency

five (5) elective units of competency.

Core units of competency

Unit code

Unit title

AUM3026A

Maintain a safe automotive manufacturing work environment

AUM8001B

Contribute to workplace relationships and processes

AUM8021B

Inspect work and apply company technical quality standards

Elective units of competency

select five (5) elective units of competency from Group A, B or C.

Note that:

at least three (3) units must be at Certificate III level

a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate IV level

a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate II level

up to two (2) of the elective units of competency may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II, III or IV.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, industry requirements and the qualification level.

Units selected from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within AUM08 Automotive Manufacturing Training Package.

Specialisation advice

Specialisations are available in Leadership, Quality Processes and Manufacturing Processes. To obtain a specialisation, at least three (3) units must be selected from the units listed in the relevant specialist group.

Group A - Leadership

Unit code

Unit title

AUM3020A

Influence and lead workgroups in an automotive manufacturing environment

BSBCMN311B

Maintain workplace safety

BSBDIV301A

Work effectively with diversity

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBINM302A

Utilise knowledge management systems

MSACMC210A

Manage the impact of change on own work

MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT421A

Facilitate a Just-in-Time (JIT) system

MSACMT440A

Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

Group B - Quality processes

Unit code

Unit title

AUM3021A

Sustain quality standards

AUM3022A

Reduce cycle time in work processes

AUM3023A

Reduce waste in work processes

AUM3024A

Undertake preliminary fault finding and machine reset

MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

MSL973007A

Perform microscopic examination

Group C - Manufacturing processes

AUM3025A

Apply visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment

AUM8013A

Participate in improving workplace productivity

AUMNT3001B

Rectify faults in vehicle components

AUMNT3002B

Rectify paintwork

AUMNT3003B

Control paint line production process

AUMNT3004B

Conduct engine hot test

AUMNT3005B

Rework production engines

AUMNT3006B

Rectify mechanical faults on assembled vehicles

AUMNT3007B

Rectify electrical faults in assembled vehicles

AUMNT3008B

Rectify assembly faults in assembled vehicles

AUMNT3009B

Conduct die coating

AUMNT3010B

Conduct structural rectifications of vehicle bodies

AUMNT3011B

Test welds ultrasonically

AUMNT3012B

Conduct tool setting

AUMNT3013B

Monitor and maintain metals treatment plant operations

MSACMT220A

Apply quick changeover procedures

MSACMT482A

Assist in maintaining a proactive maintenance strategy

MSAENV727B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

TLIA1707C

Apply product knowledge to organise work operations

TLIA2307C

Coordinate stocktakes

TLIA2807C

Assess and monitor optimum stock levels


Subjects

This qualification allows individuals who are already working in the automotive manufacturing sector to develop further skills and knowledge in order to fulfil specialist roles in the organisation. They may undertake a range of limited supervisory tasks, with accountability for the quality of outcomes. This is a non-trade qualification that can focus on specialist roles in the manufacturing industry and allied processes; it may include team leaders, quality specialists and process specialists.

Prerequisite requirements

There are no prerequisite requirements for this qualification.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle), competency must be achieved in eight (8) units of competency:

Three (3) core units of competency

five (5) elective units of competency.

Core units of competency

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM3026A

Maintain a safe automotive manufacturing work environment

add topic AUM8001B

Contribute to workplace relationships and processes

add topic AUM8021B

Inspect work and apply company technical quality standards

Elective units of competency

select five (5) elective units of competency from Group A, B or C.

Note that:

at least three (3) units must be at Certificate III level

a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate IV level

a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate II level

up to two (2) of the elective units of competency may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II, III or IV.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, industry requirements and the qualification level.

Units selected from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within AUM08 Automotive Manufacturing Training Package.

Specialisation advice

Specialisations are available in Leadership, Quality Processes and Manufacturing Processes. To obtain a specialisation, at least three (3) units must be selected from the units listed in the relevant specialist group.

Group A - Leadership

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM3020A

Influence and lead workgroups in an automotive manufacturing environment

add topic BSBCMN311B

Maintain workplace safety

add topic BSBDIV301A

Work effectively with diversity

add topic BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

add topic BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

add topic BSBINM302A

Utilise knowledge management systems

add topic MSACMC210A

Manage the impact of change on own work

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSACMT421A

Facilitate a Just-in-Time (JIT) system

add topic MSACMT440A

Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

Group B - Quality processes

Unit code

Unit title

add topic AUM3021A

Sustain quality standards

add topic AUM3022A

Reduce cycle time in work processes

add topic AUM3023A

Reduce waste in work processes

add topic AUM3024A

Undertake preliminary fault finding and machine reset

add topic MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

add topic MSL973001A

Perform basic tests

add topic MSL973007A

Perform microscopic examination

Group C - Manufacturing processes

add topic AUM3025A

Apply visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment

add topic AUM8013A

Participate in improving workplace productivity

add topic AUMNT3001B

Rectify faults in vehicle components

add topic AUMNT3002B

Rectify paintwork

add topic AUMNT3003B

Control paint line production process

add topic AUMNT3004B

Conduct engine hot test

add topic AUMNT3005B

Rework production engines

add topic AUMNT3006B

Rectify mechanical faults on assembled vehicles

add topic AUMNT3007B

Rectify electrical faults in assembled vehicles

add topic AUMNT3008B

Rectify assembly faults in assembled vehicles

add topic AUMNT3009B

Conduct die coating

add topic AUMNT3010B

Conduct structural rectifications of vehicle bodies

add topic AUMNT3011B

Test welds ultrasonically

add topic AUMNT3012B

Conduct tool setting

add topic AUMNT3013B

Monitor and maintain metals treatment plant operations

add topic MSACMT220A

Apply quick changeover procedures

add topic MSACMT482A

Assist in maintaining a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic MSAENV727B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic TLIA1707C

Apply product knowledge to organise work operations

add topic TLIA2307C

Coordinate stocktakes

add topic TLIA2807C

Assess and monitor optimum stock levels

Packaging Rules


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

gathering, conveying and receiving verbal and written information

listening and understanding work requirements and responsibilities

Teamwork

working with colleagues and supervisors to produce optimised work processes and productivity

Problem solving

solving routine problems related to hazards in the workplace, while under direct supervision

checking own work to ensure errors are minimal and work flow is maintained

Initiative and enterprise

raising occupational health and safety (OHS) issues with the occupational health and safety officer

recognise and respond to circumstances outside of personal competence

Planning and organising

planning own work schedule within given task parameters

setting, monitoring and satisfying personal work goals

Self-management

behaving in ways that contribute to an effective and safe working environment

accepting own roles and responsibilities for given tasks

Learning

listening to ideas and opinions of other members of the team

following safety procedures

Technology

operating a range of business equipment or specific machinery