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  • AUM30226
  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

This qualification covers technical work in building buses, trucks, trailers and their parts. It includes reading engineering drawings, basic welding and cutting, using and maintaining machinery, heavy vehicle standards and quality checks. If you already do this work, your skills could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUM Automotive Manufacturing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUM30218 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Vehicle body builders and technicians in bus, truck or trailer manufacturing who want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Vehicle body builder
  • Coach builder
  • Trailer builder
  • Automotive manufacturing technician
  • Sub assembly technician

Qualification structure

28 units in total. 11 core units, plus 17 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, without duplicating the outcome of another unit chosen for this qualification. The electives are to be chosen as follows: Up to 17 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.

Core units

11 units
  1. AUMATK002Prepare and operate tools, equipment and machinery
  2. AUMATK013Monitor and maintain automotive equipment
  3. AUMGLM011Apply heavy vehicle standards
  4. AUMGQA001Apply workplace technical quality standards
  5. AUMGTA011Read and interpret work orders and working drawings
  6. AUMGTM005Read and interpret engineering drawings and determine requirements
  7. AUMGTW001Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging
  8. AUMGTW002Perform mechanical cutting
  9. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  10. AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
  11. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Elective units

42 units
  1. AUMABA012Operate load shifting equipment
  2. AUMATA008Produce drawings manually
  3. AUMGMA001Participate in workplace productivity improvement processes
  4. AUMGTA002Service vehicle after assembly
  5. AUMGTB011Assemble, install and test braking system kits
  6. AUMGTD001Perform wheel alignment operations
  7. AUMGTG001Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles
  8. AUMGTM001Assemble vehicle components
  9. AUMGTM002Assemble vehicle frames and axles
  10. AUMGTM004Install and fit out components
  11. AUMGTM00617Assemble, install and test hydraulic system kits March 2026
  12. AUMGTM007Assemble, install and test pneumatic system kits
  13. AUMGTM008Bond and repair fibreglass components
  14. AUMGTM013Install or replace mechanical units and assemblies
  15. AUMGTN001Replace and repair vehicle body panels and fittings
  16. AUMGTP001Finish and paint vehicle body and part surfaces
  17. AUMGTP002Rework vehicle paint faults
  18. AUMGTR001Install and replace vehicle electrical units and assemblies
  19. AUMGTR002Manufacture and modify vehicle wiring harnesses
  20. AUMGTR003Test, modify and repair vehicle electrical circuits and systems
  21. AUMGTS001Prepare materials for fabrication using jigs and fixtures
  22. AUMGTS002Prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes
  23. AUMGTS003Fabricate plugs
  24. AUMGTS004Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies
  25. AUMGTT001Apply trim to vehicle components
  26. AUMGTW003Perform manual metal arc welding
  27. AUMGTW004Perform gas tungsten arc welding
  28. AUMGTW005Perform gas metal arc welding
  29. AUMGTY001Paint vehicle chassis and panels
  30. AUMGTY002Install vehicle components
  31. AUMGTY003Modify and repair chassis and frames
  32. AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
  33. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  34. AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
  35. AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
  36. AURTTB00417Inspect and service air braking systems March 2026
  37. AURTTD003Inspect suspension systems
  38. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  39. MEM30031Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
  40. MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
  41. MSS402011Manage the impact of change on own work
  42. MSS402084Undertake root cause analysis

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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