Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing steering and suspension components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles within an automotive service and repair business.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing servicing of steering and suspension components/systems of vehicles in an automotive service or repair business.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive steering and suspension specialists.

This qualification is typically used to develop employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing vehicle service functions in an automotive environment.

They would be expected to perform a range of mechanical operations involving known routines, methods and procedures and take some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency, consisting of:

8core units listed below

plus

4 elective units, of which:

up to 4 elective units may be taken from the elective units listed below

up to 2 elective units may be drawn from a Certificate I qualification or above in this Training Package or 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

Unit code

Unit title

Common - Environment

AURAEA2002

Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Common - Health and Safety

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Common - Technical

AURATA2001

Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Steering and Suspension

AURTTD2002

Inspect and service steering systems

AURTTD2004

Inspect and service suspension systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units

Unit Code

Unit Title

Common - Sales

AURACA2001

Establish relations with customers

Common - Foundation Skills

AURAFA2001

Use numbers in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURHTD3004

Carry out wheel alignment operations (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURLTD3006

Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Wheels and Tyres

AURLTJ2001

Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light)

AURLTJ2002

Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)

AURLTJ2003

Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Steering and Suspension

AURTTD2001

Inspect steering systems

AURTTD2003

Inspect suspension systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Wheels and Tyres

AURTTJ2001

Balance wheels and tyres


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR10112 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR30612 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, AUR32512 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology or other relevant qualifications.


Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.


Licensing 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

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table 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.

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 a vehicle component/system servicing 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