Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to recondition engines in the automotive service and repair sector. It is suitable for entry into the automotive specialist service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who recondition engines.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive engine reconditioners.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 28 units of competency, consisting of:

13 core units

plus

15 elective units, of which:

up to 15 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 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

Motorsport - Technical

AURMTA3007

Conduct non-destructive testing

Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Engines

AURTTE3001

Apply knowledge of engine science

Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Manufacture

AURTTM3002

Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines

AURTTM3004

Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3007

Carry out grinding operations

AURTTM3008

Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3009

Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

AURTTM3011

Recondition engine cylinder heads

Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering

AURTTW3003

Carry out machining operations

Elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Engines

AURHTE3002

Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical -Light Vehicle -Technical -Engines

AURLTE2001

Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

AURLTE3002

Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)

Miscellaneous Mechanical -Technical

AURTTA2005

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

AURTTA2009

Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

Miscellaneous Mechanical Technical -Fuel Systems

AURTTF3005

Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems

Miscellaneous Mechanical -Technical - Manufacture

AURTTM3001

Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines

AURTTM3003

Apply metal to rebuild engine components

AURTTM3005

Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components

AURTTM3006

Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components

AURTTM3010

Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components

Miscellaneous Mechanical -Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering

AURTTW3002

Set, operate and monitor specialist machines

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

AURVTW2001

Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2003

Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2004

Carry out gas tungsten 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, AUR21512 Certificate II in Automotive Cylinder Head Reconditioning or other relevant qualifications.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40112 Certificate IV in Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.


Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.


Licensing Information

Some jurisdictions may 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 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 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 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 action to resolve it

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

developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

undertaking numerical operations, calculations and using formulae (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, percentages and proportions, simple ratios and averages)

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