Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing tyres of motorcycles, light vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural vehicles, earthmoving and off-the-road vehicles in an automotive service and repair business.Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service the following vehicle tyres in an automotive service or repair business:

light vehicles

heavy vehicles

agricultural equipment.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive tyre fitter and repairer


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 14 units of competency, consisting of:

4 core units

10 elective units, of which:

all units must be chosen in one of the specialist elective unit Groups A to D below, which relate to occupational streams

of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total:

up to 7 units may be from the specialised elective or general elective units listed below

up to 3 units may be 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 - Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Specialist Elective Units

Group A: Light Vehicle Tyres

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

Group B: Heavy Vehicle Tyres

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURHTJ2002

Select heavy vehicle tyres and rims for specific applications

AURHTJ2003

Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies

AURHTJ2006

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

Group C: Agricultural Tyres

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURHTJ2002

Select heavy vehicle tyres and rims for specific applications

AURHTJ2003

Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies

AURHTJ2004

Demount, inspect, repair and mount agricultural equipment tyres and tubes

Group D: Earthmoving and Off-the-Road Tyres

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURKTJ001

Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road tyres

AURKTJ002

Remove, inspect and fit earthmoving and off-the-road wheel and rim assemblies

AURKTJ005

Select earthmoving and off-the-road tyres, wheels and rim assemblies for specific applications

AURKTJ006

Use earthmoving and off-the-road tyre handlers

General Elective Units

Common Sales and Marketing

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

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR2015

Inspect and service batteries

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Brakes

AURTTB2001

Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Cooling Systems

AURTTC2001

Inspect and service cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Steering and Suspension

AURTTD2002

Inspect and service steering systems

AURTTD2004

Inspect and service suspension systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Engines

AURTTE2004

Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Fuel Systems

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURTTJ2001

Balance wheels and tyres

AURTTJ2002

Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURKTJ003

Perform minor repairs to earthmoving and off-the-road tyres

Imported Units

add topic RIICOM201D

Communicate in the workplace

add topic RIIQUA201D

Maintain and monitor site quality standards

add topic RIIRIS201D

Conduct local risk control

add topic RIIWHS201D

Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

add topic RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

add topic TLID3011A

Conduct specialised forklift operations

add topic TLILIC2001A

Licence to operate a forklift truck


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Credit will be granted towards this qualification to 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 and AUR32613 Certificate III in Automotive Tyre Management, or other relevant qualifications


Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.


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 body 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

clearly communicating workplace information and ideas with workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), including use of automotive terms

completing workplace reports

using and contributing to workplace procedures

maintaining workplace records

communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information

interpreting the needs of customers

reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation

Teamwork

identifying and describing own role and role of others

working in a team

working with diverse individuals and groups

applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving

recognising a workplace problem or potential problem and taking action

determining problems that need priority action

referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes

seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems

using a range of problem-solving techniques

developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise

adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace

being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising

planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise them

Self-management

selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures

recognising limitations and seeking timely advice

planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time

following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice and operating procedures

Learning

asking questions to gain information

identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding

participating in self-improvement activities

participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies

helping others develop competency

Technology

operating diagnostic and test equipment

performance testing components, systems and equipment

using tools and equipment efficiently and safely

storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment

using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information