AUR30712 - Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of service and repair tasks on outdoor power equipment. It is suitable for entry into the outdoor power equipment mechanical service and repair industry.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing service and repair roles in the outdoor power equipment mechanical service and repair industry.
Job outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
outdoor power equipment technicians
repair technicians.
The work may also include tasks related to the operation of the business and/or the supervision of others
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Subjects
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 36 units of competency, consisting of:
18 core units
plus
18 elective units, of which:
up to 18 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to 6 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II 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
AURAEA3003
Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Common - Health and Safety
AURASA2002
Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical
AURPTA2003
Service and repair rotary cutting systems
AURPTA2004
Service and repair drum cutting systems
AURPTA2005
Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems
AURPTA2006
Service line trimming systems and components
AURPTA2007
Service and repair post-boring systems
AURPTA2008
Service and repair post-hole digging systems
AURPTA2009
Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems
AURPTA2010
Service pumping systems
AURPTA3011
Repair pumping systems
Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Engines
AURPTE2002
Service engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)
AURPTE3003
Repair engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)
AURPTE4004
Overhaul engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)
Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Electrical and Electronic
AURPTR2002
Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment
AURPTR3001
Test and service 240V portable generators
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical
AURTTA3018
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment
AURTTK2002
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Elective units
Unit code
Unit title
Common - Sales and Marketing
AURACA3002
Establish customer requirements of a complex nature
AURACA3003
Build customer relations
Common - Foundation Skills
AURAFA2003
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Common - Management, Leadership and Supervision
AURAMA2001
Work effectively with others
AURAMA2002
Communicate business information
Common - Technical
AURATA2001
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
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
AURETR2012
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR2015
Inspect and service batteries
AURETR3023
Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR3025
Test, charge and replace batteries
AURETR3026
Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
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 - Transmission
AURHTX3004
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
Mechanical - Mobile Plant - Technical
AURKTA3005
Inspect, service and repair tracked type drive and support systems
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspensions
AURLTD3004
Repair steering systems (light vehicle)
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Engine
AURLTE3002
Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Wheels and Tyres
AURLTJ2002
Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR20812 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology in this Training Package, or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40112 Certificate IV in Automotive Management, 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 outdoor power equipment 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
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 describing 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 taking appropriate 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 and adjusting outdoor power equipment components, systems or equipment
setting up equipment and work area
selecting and using appropriate tools, equipment and materials
operating diagnostic and test equipment
applying knowledge of operating principles of components and systems
using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information
