Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of mechanical service and repair tasks within the marine industry. It is suitable for entry into the marine mechanical service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers in the marine mechanical service and repair industry.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

Marine technician

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 30units of competency, consisting of:

13core units

plus

17 elective units, of which:

up to 17 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 5 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, 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 - Health and Safety

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Marine - Environment

AURREA3002

Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the marine mechanical industry

Marine - Technical - Engines

AURRTE3005

Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components

AURRTE3006

Diagnose and repair outboard engines and components

AURRTE3007

Diagnose and repair inboard engines and components

AURRTE3008

Install marine engines, controls and instruments

Marine - Technical - Drivelines and Final Drives

AURRTQ3003

Install inboard propeller drive systems

AURRTQ3004

Diagnose and repair inboard propeller drive systems

Marine - Technical - Electrical and Electronic

AURRTR3002

Install marine electronic systems and components

AURRTR3004

Install marine electrical systems and components

Marine - Technical - Transmission

AURRTX3003

Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions

AURRTX3004

Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective

Unit code

Unit title

Common - Foundation Skills

AURAFA2001

Use numbers in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2004

Solve routine problems in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2005

Write routine texts in an automotive workplace

Common - Management, Leadership and Supervision

AURAMA2001

Work effectively with others

AURAMA2002

Communicate business information

Common - Quality

AURAQA2001

Contribute to quality work outcomes

Electrical - Technical - Brakes

AURETB3001

Repair electric braking systems

Electrical - Technical - Tools and Equipment

AURETK2002

Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic

AURETR2006

Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR2009

Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems

AURETR2011

Install and test basic ancillary electrical components

AURETR2012

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR2015

Inspect and service batteries

AURETR3021

Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems

AURETR3023

Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3024

Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR3026

Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies

AURETR3028

Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR3029

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030

Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR3031

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURETR3032

Repair electrical systems

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Emission and Exhaust

AURHTZ3001

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Brakes

AURLTB3003

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Marine

AURRGA3001

Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer

AURRGA3002

Launch and recover a vessel from crane, gantry and forklift

AURRGA3003

Moor a motor-driven vessel

Marine - Technical

AURRTA2001

Service deck, hull and cabin equipment

AURRTA3002

Carry out hull repairs

AURRTA3003

Winterise vessel and engine systems

AURRTA3004

Recommission vessel systems

AURRTA3005

Repair deck, hull and cabin equipment

AURRTA3006

Water test a vessel

Marine - Technical - Steering and Suspension

AURRTD3001

Diagnose and repair marine steering systems

Marine - Technical - Engines

AURRTE2002

Service outboard engines and components

AURRTE2003

Service inboard engines and components

AURRTE3009

Recommission marine engine systems

AURRTE3010

Water test engines in tanks

AURRTE4011

Overhaul two and four cycle outboard engines

Marine - Technical - Drivelines and Final Drives

AURRTQ2001

Service inboard propeller drive systems

AURRTQ2002

Service jet drive propulsion systems

AURRTQ3005

Install jet drive propulsion systems

AURRTQ3006

Diagnose and repair jet drive propulsion systems

Marine - Technical - Electrical and Electronic

AURRTR3003

Test, diagnose and repair marine electronic systems and components

Marine - Technical - Transmission

AURRTX2001

Service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions

AURRTX2002

Service marine inboard transmissions

Mechanical Miscellaneous

AURTGA3001

Drive and manoeuvre trailers

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical

AURTTA2010

Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes

AURTTA3013

Repair hydraulic systems

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

AURTTA3019

Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures

AURTTA4021

Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Brakes

AURTTB2001

Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems

AURTTF2002

Service diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3004

Repair diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3005

Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering

AURVTW2001

Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2003

Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2008

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

Imported Units

add topic BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

add topic BSBWOR202A

Organise and complete daily work activities

add topic BSBWOR301B

Organise personal work priorities and development

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

add topic TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20612 Certificate II in Marine Mechanical Technology, or other relevant qualifications.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40212 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling 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, 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 Marine 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

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 describe own role and role of others

working within 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 a potential problem and take action

determining problems needing 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

taking action to resolve concerns

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 risk

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 or 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 of 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