AUR32312 - Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of trimming components to a range of motor vehicles, marine craft, recreational, canvas, camping and other vehicles within the automotive industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology will prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are manufacturing, repairing and maintaining trimming components to a range of motor vehicles, marine, aviation, recreational, canvas, camping and other vehicles within the industry.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

Motor trimming technician

Vehicle trimming technician

Marine trimming technician

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 30 units of competency comprising of:

11 core units

plus

19 elective units of which:

up to 19 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 5 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below or from a Certificate II or above in this Training 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 - Management, Leadership and Supervision
AURAMA2001	Work effectively with others
Common - Health and Safety
AURASA2002	Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment
AURTTK2002	Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Vehicle Body - Environment - Body
AURVEN3002	Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry
Vehicle Body - Technical - Body
AURVTN3035	Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures
Vehicle Body - Technical - Fabrication
AURVTS2006	Carry out fabrication of components
Vehicle Body - Technical - Trimming and Upholstery
AURVTT2002	Carry out trim repairs and alterations
AURVTT2003	Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components
AURVTT2004	Trim vehicle components
AURVTT3012	Carry out sewing operations
AURVTT3021	Select and use adhesives

Elective units

Unit code	Unit title
Common - Administration
AURAAA4002	Determine retail rates for work
Common- Foundation Skills
AURAFA2002	Read in an automotive workplace
Common - Technical
AURATA3005	Estimate complex jobs
Electrical - Technical - Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle
AURETH3001	Depower battery electric vehicles
AURETH4011	Deactivate and reinitialise power supply in hybrid electric vehicles
Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronics
AURETR2006	Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR3025	Test, charge and replace batteries
AURETR3026	Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
Vehicle Body - Technical
AURVTA3002	Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems
Vehicle Body - Technical - Fabrication
AURVTS3004	Repair fibreglass and composite material components
Vehicle Body - Technical - Trimming and Upholstery
AURVTT3010	Remove and replace vehicle head lining
AURVTT3013	Fabricate loose and fitted covers
AURVTT3014	Fabricate marine covers
AURVTT3015	Fabricate canvas products
AURVTT3017	Fabricate and install floor coverings
AURVTT3018	Fabricate and install soft top hoods
AURVTT3019	Fabricate and install canopies and curtains
AURVTT3020	Select and use leather in trimming
Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURVTW2003	Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures
AURVTW3006	Carry out thermoplastic welding procedures
Imported Units
AUMGTS004	Fabricate parts for sub-assemblies
MSFUP3001	Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR20912 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40712 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology 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 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