Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks within the automotive aftermarket manufacturing industry and is suitable for entry into that sector of the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing component/system fabricating, fitting or modifying operations in an automotive aftermarket manufacturing business.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

accessory fitter

component installer

vehicle trimmer.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency.

two (2) core units of competency

twelve (12) elective units of competency, as specified below:

a minimum of nine (9) elective units of competency from Group A

a maximum of three (3) elective units of competency from Group B, drawn from any combination of:

units not already chosen from Group A

relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II and III qualifications

a maximum of two (2) elective units of competency may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications.

Note:

Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.

The following units of competency must not be chosen together when achieving this qualification:

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Perform soft soldering

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Carry out soft soldering techniques

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Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

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

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Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

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

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Weld using gas metal arc welding process

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Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures

Core units of competency

Complete the following two (2) units of competency.

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Apply safe working practices

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Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business

Elective units of competency

Group A - Elective units

Complete a minimum of nine (9) units of competency from the following lists.

Common

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Operate information technology systems

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Operate in an automotive administration environment

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Write routine texts in the workplace and complete automotive documentation

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Read in the workplace

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Use numbers in the workplace

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Identify, clarify and resolve problems

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Contribute to quality work outcomes

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Work effectively with others

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Communicate effectively in the workplace

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Communicate business information

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Handle mail

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Operate a personal computer

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Create and use spreadsheets

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Design and produce text documents

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Organise and complete daily work activities

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Use business technology

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Apply first aid

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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Mechanical

Prerequisites

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Prepare and process materials and components

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Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and machinery

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Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies

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Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits

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Attach friction materials and radius grind

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Read and interpret engineering drawings

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Produce drawings from design concepts

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Produce patterns and templates

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Use and maintain measuring equipment

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Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

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Assemble and fit braking systems/components

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Carry out machining operations

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Perform general machining

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Interpret technical drawing

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Perform engineering measurements

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Use hand tools

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Use power tools/hand held operations

Sales

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Establish relations with customers

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Identify and select automotive parts and products

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Present stock and sales area

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Apply sales procedures

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Sell product(s)

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Apply legal requirements relating to product sales

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Promote products and services

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Process customer complaints

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Deliver a service to customers

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Control records

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Balance point of sale terminal

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Operate retail equipment

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Apply point of sale handling procedures

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Maintain and order stock

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Merchandise products

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Minimise theft

Trimming

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Carry out trimming of vehicle components

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Select and apply trim/fabric materials and determine attachment methods

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Select and apply trim/fabric adhesives

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Fabricate and install loose and fitted covers

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Fabricate and install marine covers

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Fabricate and install canvas products

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Fabricate and install frame structures

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Fabricate and install floor coverings

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Fabricate and install hoods (soft tops)

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Fabricate and install canopies and curtains

Vehicle body

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Carry out fabrication of components

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Remove and replace mechanical units/assemblies

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Remove, replace, fit and test components/accessories

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Carry out wood working operations for fabrication

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Repair plugs, moulds, frames and flooring using wood materials

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Fabricate composite material components

Welding

Prerequisites

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

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Carry out soft soldering techniques

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Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

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Carry out brazing procedures

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Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures

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Carry out gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding procedures

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Perform soft soldering

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Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

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Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

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Weld using gas metal arc welding process

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Perform routine gas metal arc welding

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Select welding processes

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Apply safe welding practices

Group B - Other elective units

The balance of units, to a maximum of three (3), may be drawn in from any combination of:

units not already chosen from Group A

relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II and III qualifications.

Specialisation advice

Unit selection for a particular occupational stream must adhere to the packaging rules specified above. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes are provided below.

Note: A specialisation does not alter the title of the qualification although RTOs may choose to record the specialist occupational stream. Refer to Additional qualification advice.

Accessory fitting

The following seven (7) units are recommended for this specialisation.

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Use numbers in the workplace

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Establish relations with customers

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Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies

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Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

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Remove and replace mechanical units/assemblies

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Remove, replace, fit and test components/accessories

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Deliver a service to customers


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR10105 Certificate I in Automotive in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR30405 Certificate III in Mechanical Technology, AUR30805 Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body or other relevant qualifications.

    Additional qualification advice

    The Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing may be attained as a generic qualification, or where a particular occupational outcome is required, may include a specialisation.

    The specialisation for this qualification is:

    accessory fitting.

    Advice is provided at the end of this qualification on the recommended units of competency for this specialisation.

    Where elective units of competency are packaged to suit a particular industry sector or occupational outcome, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) might issue, for example, a:

    Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing (specialising in accessory fitting)

    OR

    Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing (accessory fitting)

    It should be noted that a qualification with a specialisation does not change the title of the qualification, although RTOs may choose to record the specialisation below the title.


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Licensing considerations

Some jurisdictions require this qualification for licensing purposes. In addition 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

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing 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

Understanding and carrying out verbal instructions from supervisors and others

Reading, understanding and completing workplace documentation, forms and records

Sharing work-related information with other team members using industry terminology

Communicating with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Teamwork

Contributing positively to the work team environment

Working effectively with others in a socially diverse environment

Respecting and understanding the views of others

Giving, receiving and acting upon feedback

Identifying and describing own role and role of others

Problem solving

Recognising a problem or a potential problem within an automotive aftermarket environment

Seeking information and assistance to solve problems outside own area of responsibility

Solving problems within own area of responsibility

Initiative and enterprise

Suggesting ideas for workplace improvement to supervisors and team members

Positively adapting to changes in workplace procedures and making adjustments to improve own performance

Taking positive action to report hazards or risk situations to supervisors

Planning and organising

Planning daily work tasks to work safely and manage risks according to workplace procedures

Prioritising activities to achieve required outcomes

Planning and organising appropriate equipment and materials

Planning ahead to anticipate problems with availability of equipment, materials and personnel to assist

Self-management

Following workplace safety requirements and other policies and procedures

Completing known delegated tasks on time

Selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures

Asking for advice and assistance when appropriate

Learning

Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses

Acting upon feedback and accepting opportunities to learn to improve work performance

Asking questions to gain information and identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

Technology

Appropriately selecting and using tools and equipment

Recognising and reporting faulty equipment

Using information and communication technology