Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology

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

Job roles or employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light or heavy vehicle service and repair sector.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

automotive light vehicle repair technicians

automotive heavy vehicle repair technicians

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 25 units of competency, consisting of:

11core units

plus

all specialist elective units in one of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams

plus

10-12 general elective units to bring the total number of units to 25, of which:

10-12 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 - 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

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

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

AURTTQ2002

Remove and refit driveline components

AURTTQ2003

Service final drive (driveline)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission

AURTTX2002

Inspect and service transmissions (manual)

AURTTX2003

Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)

Group A: Elective units - Light Vehicle Automatic Drivelines

Unit code

Unit title

Electrical - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives

AURETR3044

Service and repair electronic drive management systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Transmission

AURLTX3002

Repair transmissions automatic (light vehicle)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission

AURTTX4009

Overhaul transmissions (automatic)

Group B: Elective units Heavy Vehicle Automatic Drivelines

Unit code

Unit title

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic

AURETR3044

Service and repair electronic drive management systems

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Transmission

AURHTX3003

Repair transmissions - automatic (heavy vehicle)

Group C: Elective units - Light Vehicle Manual Drivelines

Unit code

Unit title

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 - Transmission

AURLTX3001

Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle)

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical - Transmission

AURTTX4008

Overhaul transmissions (manual)

Group D: Elective units Heavy Vehicle Manual Drivelines

Unit code

Unit title

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives

AURHTQ3002

Repair final drive assemblies (heavy vehicle)

AURHTQ3003

Repair final drive driveline (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Technical - Transmission

AURHTX3001

Repair transmissions manual (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical - Transmission

AURTTX4008

Overhaul transmissions (manual)

General elective units

Unit Code

Unit Title

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Transmission

AURHTX3004

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems

Mechanical - Mobile Plant - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives

AURKTQ3001

Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies

Mechanical - Mobile Plant - Technical - Transmission

AURKTX3001

Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Transmission

AURLTX3003

Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives

AURTTQ4004

Overhaul final drive assemblies

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission

AURTTX3006

Repair transmissions (hydrostatic)

AURTTX4007

Overhaul clutch assemblies

AURTTX4011

Overhaul torque converters

Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Mechanical 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. 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 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