Certificate III in Forklift Technology

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

Job roles and employment outcomes

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

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive forklift repair technician

automotive forklift mechanic.

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:

18core units

plus

10 elective units, of which:

up to 10 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

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR2012

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR3029

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030

Diagnose and repair starting systems

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Brakes

AURHTB3002

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURHTD3002

Repair steering systems (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical Lifting Equipment Technical

AURNTA3001

Inspect, service and repair lift truck mast assemblies

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA2005

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

AURTTA2006

Service hydraulic systems

AURTTA3013

Repair hydraulic systems

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 Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

Common Sales and Marketing

AURACA2001

Establish relations with customers

Common Foundation Skills

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Electrical Technical Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle

AURETH3001

Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH3002

Service and maintain battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

Electrical Technical Tools and Equipment

AURETK2002

Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR2007

Demonstrate knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

AURETR2010

Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR2011

Install and test basic ancillary electrical components

AURETR3019

Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems

AURETR3021

Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems

AURETR3023

Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3024

Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR3028

Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR3031

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURETR3032

Repair electrical systems

AURETR3044

Service and repair electronic drive management systems

Electrical Technical Air Conditioning and HVAC

AURETU2003

Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3004

Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3005

Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Engines

AURHTE2001

Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies

AURHTE3002

Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURHTJ2006

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

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURHTQ3002

Repair final drive assemblies (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Emission and Exhaust

AURHTZ3001

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURKTR3001

Diagnose and repair electric-over-hydraulic control systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Brakes

AURLTB3003

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURLTD3004

Repair steering systems (light vehicle)

AURLTD3005

Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)

AURLTD3006

Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Engines

AURLTE2001

Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

AURLTE3002

Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURLTJ2001

Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light)

AURLTJ2002

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

AURLTJ2003

Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURLTQ3001

Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Transmission

AURLTX3002

Repair transmissions automatic (light vehicle)

AURLTX3003

Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Emission and Exhaust

AURLTZ3001

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA2009

Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

AURTTA3011

Install hydraulic systems to specified applications

AURTTA3012

Manufacture and install fluid power hose assemblies

AURTTA3017

Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Brakes

AURTTB2003

Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors

AURTTB3006

Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Steering and Suspension

AURTTD2002

Inspect and service steering systems

AURTTD2004

Inspect and service suspension systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Fuel Systems

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

AURTTF2002

Service diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3004

Repair diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3005

Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems

AURTTF3006

Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURTTJ2001

Balance wheels and tyres

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Alternative Fuels

AURTTL3001

Service CNG fuel systems

AURTTL3002

Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems

AURTTL3007

Service LPG fuel systems

AURTTL3008

Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURTTQ2001

Service final drive assemblies

AURTTQ2003

Service final drive (driveline)

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering

AURTTW2001

Carry out soft soldering techniques

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Transmission

AURTTX2002

Inspect and service transmissions (manual)

AURTTX2003

Inspect and service transmissions (automatic)

AURTTX2004

Service transmissions (hydrostatic)

AURTTX3006

Repair transmissions (hydrostatic)

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

AURVTW2002

Carry out brazing 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 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 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