Certificate III in Automotive Specialist

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Specialist, competency must be achieved in twenty eight (28) units of competency.

three (3) core units of competency

twenty five (25) elective units of competency, as specified below.

a minimum of nineteen (19) elective units of competency from Group A

a maximum of six (6) 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, III and IV qualifications

a maximum of eleven (11) elective units of competency may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications

a maximum of two (2) elective units of competency may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV 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 pairs of units must not be chosen together when achieving this qualification:

MEM05003B	Perform soft soldering
AURV223808A	Carry out soft soldering techniques

MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
AURV223608A	Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

MEM05007C	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
AURV223608A	Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

MEM05017D	Weld using gas metal arc welding process
AURV281308A	Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures

Core units of competency

Complete the following three (3) units of competency.

AURC270103A	Apply safe working practices
AURT271781A	Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
AURT366108A	Carry out diagnostic procedures

Elective units of competency

Group A - Elective units

Complete a minimum of nineteen (19) units of competency from the following lists.

Advanced technology
AURT477093A	Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults-

Brakes
AURE311666A	Repair electric braking systems
AURT210170A	Inspect and service braking systems
AURT210605A	Attach friction materials and radius grind
AURT210736A	Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURT211170A	Inspect and service air braking systems
AURT310104A	Assemble and fit braking systems/components
AURT310166A	Repair hydraulic braking systems
AURT310171A	Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems
AURT311166A	Repair air braking systems
AURT410145A A	Overhaul braking system components (light)
AURT410145B A	Overhaul braking system components (heavy)
AURT411145A	Overhaul air braking systems/components

Electrical systems		Prerequisites
AURE218664A	Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies
AURE218670A	Service, maintain or replace batteries
AURE218676A	Test, service and charge batteries
AURE218708A	Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
AURE218764A	Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for normal operation following body repair activities
AURE219331A	Install, test and repair low voltage wiring/lighting systems
AURE219431A	Install, test and repair electrical security systems/components
AURE219531A	Install ancillary electrical components
AURE220140A	Manufacture and repair wiring harness/looms
AURE224008A	Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits
AURE318866A	Repair electrical systems
AURE318966A	Repair instruments and warning systems
AURE319145A	Overhaul charging system alternators
AURE319166B	Repair charging systems
AURE319245A	Overhaul starting motors
AURE319266B	Repair starting systems
AURE319271A	Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems
AURE320031B	Install marine electrical systems and components
AURE320066B	Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components

Electronic systems
AURE320871A	Service and repair electronically controlled steering systems
AURE320971A	Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
AURE321066A	Repair electronic systems
AURE321171A	Service and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems
AURE321271A	Service and repair electronic drive management systems
AURE321371A	Service and repair electronic body management systems
AURE321471A	Service and repair electronically controlled anti-lock braking systems
AURE321571A	Service and repair electronically operated traction control system
AURE321671A	Service and repair electronically operated stability control systems
AURE321771A	Service and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems
AURE321831B	Install marine electronic systems and components
AURE321971A	Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems

Ignitions
AURE320666B	Repair ignition systems

Engines, systems and transmissions		Prerequisites
AURT200368A	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURT201164A	Remove and install engine assemblies
AURT201170A	Inspect and service engines
AURT202166B	Repair cooling systems
AURT202170B	Inspect and service cooling systems
AURT202608A	Carry out radiator repairs
AURT204670A	Inspect and service emission control systems
AURT205123A	Fabricate exhaust system/components
AURT205166A	Repair exhaust system components
AURT206670A	Inspect and service transmissions (manual)
AURT207170A	Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)
AURT208170A	Service transmissions (hydrostatic)
AURT212670A	Service final drive assemblies
AURT213165A	Remove and refit driveline components
AURT213170A	Service final drive (driveline)
AURT301357A	Rebuild engine components
AURT301359A	Reclaim engine components
AURT301383A	Dismantle, assemble and repair engine block and sub-assemblies
AURT301483A	Recondition cylinder heads
AURT304666A	Repair and replace emission control systems
AURT305671A	Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems
AURT306170A	Inspect, service and/or repair clutch assemblies and associated operating system components
AURT308166A	Repair transmissions (hydrostatic)
AURT334606A	Balance engine components
AURT334608A	Carry out blueprinting of engine components
AURT334708A	Carry out reboring and honing of cylinders
AURT334808A	Carry out grinding and facing operations
AURT334972A	Set, operate and monitor specialist machines
AURT335108A	Carry out machining operations
AURT401145A	Overhaul engines and associated engine components
AURT406145A	Overhaul clutch assemblies
AURT406645A	Overhaul transmissions (manual)
AURT407145A	Overhaul transmissions (automatic)
AURT408145A	Overhaul transmissions (hydrostatic)
AURT412645A	Overhaul final drive assemblies
AURTH301166A	Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle)
AURTH306666A	Repair transmissions - manual (heavy vehicle)
AURTH307165A	Inspect, test and replace transmissions - automatic (heavy vehicle)
AURTH307166A	Repair transmissions - automatic (heavy vehicle)
AURTH312666A	Repair final drive assemblies (heavy vehicle)
AURTH313166A	Repair final drive - driveline (heavy vehicle)
AURTH404584A	Inspect, repair and diagnose alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines
AURTL301166A	Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)
AURTL306666A	Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle)
AURTL307166A	Repair transmissions - automatic (light vehicle)
AURTL312666A	Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)
AURTL313166A	Repair final drive - driveline (light vehicle)
MEM07005C	Perform general machining	MEM09002B MEM12023A MEM18001C

Fuel systems
AURT203170B	Service petrol fuel systems
AURT203670B	Service diesel fuel injection systems
AURT303166B	Repair petrol fuel systems
AURT303666A	Repair diesel fuel systems
AURT304031A	Install LPG/CNG electrical control equipment
AURT304231A	Install LPG fuel systems
AURT304266A	Repair LPG fuel systems
AURT304270A	Service LPG fuel systems
AURT304331A	Install CNG fuel systems
AURT304366A	Repair CNG fuel systems
AURT304370A	Service CNG fuel systems
AURT304431A	Install LNG fuel systems
AURT304466A	Repair LNG fuel systems
AURT304470A	Service LNG fuel systems
AURT403145B	Overhaul petrol fuel system components
AURT403645A	Overhaul diesel fuel injection systems
AURT404284A	Diagnose LPG fuel system faults
AURT404384A	Diagnose CNG fuel system faults
AURT404484A	Diagnose LNG fuel system faults

General mechanical
AURC252103A	Apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes
AURT200108A	Carry out servicing operations
AURT209170A	Service hydraulic systems
AURT209671A	Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems
AURT222170A	Service air compressors and air lines
AURT222171A	Service, repair and replace air compressors/components
AURT222631A	Install air conditioning systems
AURT222670A	Service air conditioning systems
AURT223104A	Assemble and install refrigeration systems/components
AURT225156A	Read and interpret engineering drawings
AURT225191A	Produce drawings from design concepts
AURT225291A	Produce patterns and templates
AURT225667A	Use and maintain measuring equipment
AURT226008A	Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)
AURT270278A	Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
AURT300373A	Synchronise plant/equipment
AURT300471A	Inspect, service and repair harvesting equipment
AURT300571A	Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment
AURT300671A	Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
AURT300771A	Inspect, service and repair lift truck mast assemblies
AURT309131B	Install hydraulic systems to specified applications
AURT309140A	Manufacture and install fluid power hose assemblies
AURT309166A	Repair hydraulic systems
AURT309604A	Assemble and install pneumatic systems/components
AURT309627A	Identify and apply pneumatic wheeled traction performance enhancement systems (heavy vehicle)
AURT322645A	Overhaul air conditioning system components
AURT322666A	Repair/retrofit air conditioning systems
AURT325149A	Prepare engineering drawings
AURT365130A	Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action
AURT365508A	Carry out vehicle safety/roadworthy inspection
AURT366308A	Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures
AURT466208A	Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM12023A	Perform engineering measurements
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations

Common
AURC270688A	Work effectively with others
AURC270789A	Communicate effectively in the workplace
AURC270889A	Communicate business information
AURC359554A	Provide technical guidance
AURC361101A	Adapt work processes to new technologies
AURC361230A	Inspect technical quality of work
AURC361337A	Maintain quality systems
AURC365722A	Estimate complex jobs
AURC465349B	Prepare a vehicle repair quotation
BSBCMN311B	Maintain workplace safety
BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
TLID1007C	Operate a forklift
TLID107C	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLID1107C	Conduct specialised forklift operations
TLID1307C	Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
TLID407C	Load and unload goods/cargo
TLILIC108A	Licence to operate a forklift truck

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

add topic AURT215130A

Inspect steering systems

add topic AURT215170A

Inspect and service steering systems

add topic AURT216130A

Inspect suspension system

add topic AURT216170A

Inspect and service suspension systems

add topic AURT316168A

Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products

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Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Technology, AUR20505 Certificate II in Vehicle Servicing or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40208 Certificate IV in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Additional qualification advice

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

Specialisations for this qualification include:

brakes

diesel fitting

diesel fuel

driveline

engine reconditioning

forklift mechanical

gas vehicle

steering and suspension

transmission

trailer technician (heavy vehicle).

Advice is provided at the end of this qualification on the recommended units of competency for each 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 III in Automotive Specialist (specialising in diesel fitting)

Certificate III in Automotive Specialist (diesel 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 for this qualification as identified by the specialist sectors of the automotive industry. 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 Communicating with people who speak languages other than English and in a cross-cultural context 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

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AUR30605 - Certificate III in Automotive Specialist