Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus_Truck_Trailer)
Qualification Notes
This qualification is the notional trade level qualification for this sector. Individuals may undertake a range of limited supervisory tasks, with accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisites for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit must be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUM25108 Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer).
Individuals who have completed the Certificate II will be required to achieve an additional 11 competencies to attain the Certificate III. Units chosen must be different from any already achieved.
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 (Bus/Truck/Trailer), competency must be achieved in twenty five (25) units of competency.
nine (9) core unit of competency
sixteen (16) elective units of competency.
Core units of competency
Unit code | Unit title |
Monitor and maintain workplace environment | |
Prepare and use/operate equipment, tools and/or machinery | |
Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery | |
Contribute to workplace relationships and processes | |
Provide customer service | |
Participate in improving workplace productivity | |
Inspect work and apply company technical quality standards | |
Read and interpret working drawings and work orders | |
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications |
Elective units of competency
select sixteen (16) units of competency from the following list.
Unit code | Unit title |
Receive and dispatch material, equipment and tools | |
Prepare and process materials and components | |
Monitor and maintain continuous improvement systems | |
Work effectively with others in teams | |
Contribute to workplace relationships and processes | |
Provide customer service | |
Participate in improving workplace productivity | |
Inspect work and apply company technical quality standards | |
Control stock | |
Select and dispatch parts | |
Prepare materials for fabrication using jigs/fixtures | |
Prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes | |
Conduct basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging operations | |
Conduct mechanical cutting operations | |
Perform manual metal arc welding operations (MMAW) | |
Perform submerged arc welding operations (SAW) | |
Perform oxyacetylene welding operations (OAW) | |
Perform gas tungsten arc welding operations (GTAW) | |
Perform gas metal arc welding operations (GMAW) | |
Fabricate plugs | |
Stamp and press parts | |
Fabricate parts for sub-assemblies | |
Machine parts | |
Finish surfaces for painting | |
Paint chassis or panels | |
Control oven baking cycle | |
Rework paint faults | |
Apply trim to components | |
Assemble components | |
Assemble frame and axle | |
Install engine and drive train | |
Mount and install assembled component to chassis or frame | |
Service after assembly | |
Assemble and install hydraulic system kit | |
Assemble and install pneumatic system kit | |
Assemble and install braking system kit | |
Install fixed or moveable glass components | |
Install or replace mechanical units/assemblies | |
Install/fit out components | |
Test, service and replace battery | |
Install or replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies | |
Perform wheel alignment operations | |
Modify or repair chassis/frame and associate components | |
Manufacture or modify wiring harnesses | |
Rectify/replace vehicle body panels and ancillary fittings | |
Bond/repair components using fibreglass reinforced plastic techniques | |
Perform minor modifications/repairs to electrical circuits/systems | |
Perform forklift driving and lifting operations | |
Operate load shifting equipment | |
Conduct final inspections and functional tests | |
Install and commission air conditioning system kit | |
Install and commission refrigeration system kit | |
Remove and replace air conditioning systems | |
Remove and replace refrigeration systems | |
Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits | |
Inspect and service air braking systems | |
Inspect suspension system | |
Inspect and service suspension systems | |
Repair air braking systems | |
Repair suspension systems | |
Overhaul air braking systems/components | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Lift and move load using mobile crane up to and including 20 tonnes | |
Up to six(6) elective units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses, where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III or higher. Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within AUM08 Automotive Manufacturing Training Package. | |
