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  • AUR21820
  • Certificate II
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology

This qualification covers basic work on vehicle steering and suspension systems. It includes checking and servicing steering and suspension, using measuring tools, finding basic faults and safe work. People already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR21816 Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Workshop staff who service steering and suspension and want a formal qualification for their work.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Steering and suspension technician
  • Suspension fitter
  • Wheel alignment technician

Qualification structure

11 units in total. 1 unit must be from Specialist Elective Group A or Group B. Of the remaining 3 units required to make the up the elective unit total: up to 3 may be from the general elective units listed below; up to 2 may be from a Certificate I 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

7 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
  4. AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
  5. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  6. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  7. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

17 units

Group A: Light vehicle wheel alignment

  1. AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations

Group B: Heavy vehicle wheel alignment

  1. AURHTD104Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations

General Elective Units

  1. AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAFA001Use numbers in an automotive workplace
  3. AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
  4. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  5. AURLTD008Replace and refit steering, suspension and braking system components
  6. AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
  7. AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
  8. AURLTD109Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
  9. AURLTJ111Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
  10. AURLTJ202Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres
  11. AURLTJ213Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
  12. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  13. AURTTD001Inspect steering systems
  14. AURTTD003Inspect suspension systems
  15. AURTTJ111Balance wheels and tyres

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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