Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of motorcycles within the automotive service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive motorcycle service and repair industry.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive motorcycle repair technician.

Application

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:

24core units

plus

12 elective units, of which:

up to 12 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

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR2012

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR3023

Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR3029

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030

Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR3031

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Brakes

AURJTB3001

Diagnose and repair motorcycle braking systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURJTD3003

Diagnose and repair motorcycle suspension systems

AURJTD3004

Diagnose and repair motorcycle steering systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Engines

AURJTE3001

Diagnose and repair motorcycle engines

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURJTQ3002

Diagnose and repair motorcycle driveline systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Transmission

AURJTX3001

Diagnose and repair motorcycle clutch systems

AURJTX3002

Diagnose and repair motorcycle manual transmissions

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Brakes

AURTTB2001

Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Cooling Systems

AURTTC3003

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Engines

AURTTE2004

Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Fuel Systems

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

AURTTF3006

Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURTTQ2001

Service final drive assemblies

AURTTQ2003

Service final drive (driveline)

Elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Common Sales and Marketing

AURACA2001

Establish relations with customers

Common Foundation Skills

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR3022

Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURJTJ2001

Remove, inspect and fit motorcycle wheel assemblies

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Transmission

AURJTX3003

Diagnose and repair motorcycle automatic transmissions

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Transmission

AURLTD3004

Repair steering systems (light vehicle)

AURLTD3005

Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURLTJ2002

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

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURLTQ3001

Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)

AURLTQ3002

Repair final drive driveline (light vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Emission and Exhaust

AURLTZ3001

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

Sales and Parts, Administration and Management Sales and Marketing

AURSCA2006

Promote products and services

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA2005

Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTA2009

Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Cooling Systems

AURTTC2001

Inspect and service cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Emission and Exhaust

AURTTZ2002

Repair exhaust system components

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


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20712 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation 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 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 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 verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, 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 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 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 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