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Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

This qualification covers mechanical and electrical work in the marine service and repair industry. It includes installing marine engines, controls and electrical systems, diagnosing and repairing charging and starting systems, and batteries. People already working as marine mechanics may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR30516 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Marine mechanics and technicians who install and repair boat engines and electrical systems.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Marine mechanic
  • Marine technician
  • Outboard mechanic
  • Boat mechanic

Qualification structure

30 units in total. 1 unit must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A or B below. Of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total: all 18 may be from the general elective units listed below; up to 5 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

11 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  4. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  5. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  6. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  7. AURRTE008Install marine engines, controls and instruments
  8. AURRTR007Install marine electrical systems and components
  9. AURRTR106Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems
  10. AURTTE001Apply knowledge of engine science
  11. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

60 units

Group A: Marine outboard engines

  1. AURRTE002Inspect and service marine outboard engines

Group B: Marine inboard engines

  1. AURRTE003Inspect and service marine inboard engines

General Elective Units

  1. AURAFA001Use numbers in an automotive workplace
  2. AURETB101Diagnose and repair electric braking systems
  3. AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
  4. AURETH018 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
  5. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  6. AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
  7. AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
  8. AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
  9. AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
  10. AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
  11. AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
  12. AURETR121Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
  13. AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
  14. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  15. AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
  16. AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
  17. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  18. AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  19. AURHTL101Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines
  20. AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
  21. AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
  22. AURRTC101Diagnose and repair marine exhaust and cooling systems
  23. AURRTD101Diagnose and repair marine steering systems
  24. AURRTE011Overhaul two and four-stroke cycle marine outboard engines
  25. AURRTE106Diagnose and repair marine outboard engines
  26. AURRTE107Diagnose and repair marine inboard engines
  27. AURRTF001Diagnose and repair petrol and diesel marine fuel systems
  28. AURRTQ001Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems
  29. AURRTQ002Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems
  30. AURRTQ005Install marine jet drive propulsion systems
  31. AURRTQ104Diagnose and repair marine inboard propeller drive systems
  32. AURRTQ106Diagnose and repair marine jet drive propulsion systems
  33. AURRTR108Diagnose and repair marine network electronic control systems
  34. AURRTX001Inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
  35. AURRTX002Inspect and service marine inboard transmissions
  36. AURRTX103Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
  37. AURRTX104Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions
  38. AURTGA001Drive and manoeuvre trailers
  39. AURTTA010Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes
  40. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  41. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  42. AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
  43. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  44. AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
  45. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  46. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  47. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  48. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  49. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  50. BSBPEF202Plan and apply time management
  51. BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
  52. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  53. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  54. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  55. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  56. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  57. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
  58. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETH018 Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system — prerequisite: AURETH017 Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry; AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing — prerequisite: MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements; MEM12024 Perform computations; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM12024 Perform computations — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate information — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

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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