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Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

This qualification covers basic tasks in outdoor power equipment sales, service and repair. It includes servicing engines and batteries, soldering, using tools, reading workplace information and safe work. If you already service outdoor power equipment, your experience could count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR20816 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Workshop staff who service outdoor power equipment and want a first qualification in this area.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Outdoor power equipment technician
  • Outdoor power equipment serviceperson
  • Small engine mechanic assistant

Qualification structure

16 units in total. All 8 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 3 units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

8 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAFA001Use numbers in an automotive workplace
  3. AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
  4. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  5. AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
  6. AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
  7. AURPTE102Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines
  8. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

15 units
  1. AURPTA101Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment
  2. AURPTA102Carry out minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment
  3. AURPTA103Service and repair rotary cutting systems
  4. AURPTA104Service and repair drum cutting systems
  5. AURPTA105Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems
  6. AURPTA106Inspect and service line trimming systems and components
  7. AURPTA107Service and repair post boring systems
  8. AURPTA108Service and repair post hole digging systems
  9. AURPTA109Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems
  10. AURPTA110Inspect and service pumping systems
  11. AURPTA111Diagnose and repair pumping systems
  12. AURPTE103Diagnose and repair outdoor power equipment engines
  13. AURPTR101Test and service 240 volt portable generators
  14. AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
  15. AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions

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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