Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair operations in an automotive retail, service and repair environment.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling is intended to provide advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their repair and technical skills.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

automotive lead/master technician

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 10 units of competency, consisting of:

1core unit

plus

9 elective units; of which:

up to 9 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 2 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate IV 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

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical

AURTTA4021

Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Elective units

Unit Code

Unit Title

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic

AURETR3017

Overhaul charging system alternators

AURETR3018

Overhaul starting motors

Electrical - Technical Air Conditioning and HVAC

AURETU4007

Overhaul air conditioning system components

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Brakes

AURHTB4003

Overhaul braking system components (heavy)

AURHTB4004

Overhaul air braking systems and components

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Steering and Suspension

AURHTD3004

Carry out wheel alignment operations (heavy vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Brakes

AURLTB4001

Overhaul braking system components (light)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspension

AURLTD3006

Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle)

Motorsport - Technical

AURMTA3007

Conduct non-destructive testing

Motorsport - Technical - Engines

AURMTE4001

Test engines using a dynamometer

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Engines

AURPTE4004

Overhaul engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)

Marine - Technical - Engines

AURRTE4011

Overhaul two and four cycle outboard engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Steering and Suspension

AURTTD4005

Overhaul steering system components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines

AURTTE4005

Overhaul engines and associated engine components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems

AURTTF4003

Overhaul diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF4007

Overhaul petrol fuel system components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Manufacture

AURTTM3001

Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines

AURTTM3002

Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines

AURTTM3003

Apply metal to rebuild engine components

AURTTM3004

Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3005

Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components

AURTTM3006

Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components

AURTTM3007

Carry out grinding operations

AURTTM3008

Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM3009

Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

AURTTM3010

Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components

AURTTM3011

Recondition engine cylinder heads

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives

AURTTQ4004

Overhaul final drive assemblies

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

AURTTW3003

Carry out machining operations

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission

AURTTX4007

Overhaul clutch assemblies

AURTTX4008

Overhaul transmissions (manual)

AURTTX4009

Overhaul transmissions (automatic)

AURTTX4010

Overhaul transmissions (hydrostatic)

Pathways...

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50112 Diploma of Automotive Management and AUR50212 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

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