Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to install and repair alternative fuel systems and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles or employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel 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.

Job 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 23 units of competency, consisting of:

11core units

plus

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

plus

10 general elective units, of which:

up 10 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 4 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

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Cooling Systems

AURTTC2001

Inspect and service cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines

AURTTE2004

Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Emission and Exhaust

AURTTZ2001

Inspect and service emission control systems

Specialist elective units

Group A: CNG

Unit code

Unit title

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels

AURTTL3001

Service CNG fuel systems

AURTTL3002

Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems

Group B: LNG

Unit code

Unit title

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels

AURTTL3004

Service LNG fuel systems

AURTTL3005

Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems

Group C: LPG

Unit code

Unit title

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels

AURTTL3007

Service LPG fuel systems

AURTTL3008

Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems

General 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

Common - Technical

AURATA2002

Read and interpret engineering drawings

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic

AURETR2006

Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR2010

Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR3023

Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3031

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURETR3032

Repair electrical systems

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Alternative Fuels

AURHTL4001

Inspect, repair and diagnose alternative fuel systems for heavy vehicle engines

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Emission and Exhaust

AURHTZ3001

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Engines

AURLTE3002

Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems

AURTTF3004

Repair diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF3006

Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels

AURTTL3003

Install CNG fuel systems

AURTTL3006

Install LNG fuel systems

AURTTL3009

Install LPG fuel systems

AURTTL3010

Install LPG, CNG and LNG electrical control equipment

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

AURTTW2001

Carry out soft soldering techniques

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

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, 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