Certificate II in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks within a warehouse, storage or distribution operation in an automotive retail, service or repair business. It is suitable for entry into the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate II in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing a range of functions in a warehouse that deals specifically with automotive parts and accessories.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

automotive parts interpreter

storeperson.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate II in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency.

seven (7) core units of competency

thirteen (13) elective units of competency, as specified below:

a minimum of ten (10) 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.

Core units of competency

Complete the following seven (7) units of competency.

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Use numbers in the workplace

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Apply safe working practices

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Establish relations with customers

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Work effectively with others

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Communicate effectively in the workplace

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Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business

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Maintain workplace safety

Elective units of competency

Group A - Elective units

Complete a minimum of ten (10) units of competency from the following lists.

Administration and sales

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Operate information technology systems

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Conduct information sessions

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Inspect technical quality of work

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Build customer relations

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Identify and select automotive parts and products

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Apply automotive parts interpretation process

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Maintain business resources

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Deliver and monitor a service to customers

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Process payroll

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Contribute to team effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR204A

Use business technology

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Organise personal work priorities and development

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Apply first aid

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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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Maintain store security

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Apply store security systems and procedures

Equipment operation

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Carry out vehicle inspection

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Carry out inspection of trailers

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Drive light rigid vehicle

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Drive medium rigid vehicle

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Drive heavy rigid vehicles

add topic TLIC3005A

Drive heavy combination vehicle

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Operate a forklift

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Conduct specialised forklift operations

add topic TLILIC2001A

Licence to operate a forklift truck

Stock control

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Perform stock control procedures

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Maintain and order stock

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Pick and process orders

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Complete receival/despatch documentation

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Replenish stock

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Despatch stock

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Receive goods

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Receive and store stock

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Complete and check import/export documentation

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Consolidate manifest documentation

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Perform electronic data interchange (EDI) to transmit shipping documentation

Warehousing/distribution

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Secure cargo

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Package goods

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Use product knowledge to complete work operations

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Identify products and store to specifications

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Organise despatch operations

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Organise receival operations

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Organise international transport of freight

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Check conveyor operational status

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Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

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Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

add topic TLID2016A

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

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Prepare articles for delivery

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Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

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Load and unload goods/cargo

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Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

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Use communication systems

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Apply fatigue management strategies

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Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

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Sample, inspect and test products to specifications

Group B - Other elective units

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

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.


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 AUR31105 Certificate III in Automotive Warehousing/Distribution Operations, AUR31005 Certificate III in Automotive Sales or other relevant qualifications.


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing considerations

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

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Automotive retail, service and repair 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 warehouse/distribution 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 setting up and using technological equipment

Recognising and reporting faulty equipment

Using information and communication technology