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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

This qualification covers servicing and repairing outdoor power equipment in retail, service and repair workplaces. Work includes small engines, chainsaws, line trimmers, rotary cutters, pumps, post hole diggers and cordless electric tools. If you already service this kind of equipment, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR30716 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who service and repair chainsaws, trimmers, pumps and other outdoor power equipment and want a formal qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Outdoor power equipment technician
  • Small engine mechanic
  • Mower mechanic
  • Chainsaw mechanic

Qualification structure

38 units in total. All 21 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 6 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

17 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURPTA103Service and repair rotary cutting systems
  4. AURPTA105Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems
  5. AURPTA106Inspect and service line trimming systems and components
  6. AURPTA107Service and repair post boring systems
  7. AURPTA108Service and repair post hole digging systems
  8. AURPTA109Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems
  9. AURPTA110Inspect and service pumping systems
  10. AURPTA111Diagnose and repair pumping systems
  11. AURPTE102Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines
  12. AURPTE103Diagnose and repair outdoor power equipment engines
  13. AURPTE104Overhaul outdoor power equipment engines
  14. AURPTR104Inspect and service cordless electric tool skins
  15. AURPTR105Diagnose and repair cordless electric tool skins
  16. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  17. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective units

63 units
  1. AURACA102Manage complex customer requirements in an automotive workplace
  2. AURACA103Build customer relations in an automotive workplace
  3. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  4. AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
  5. AURAMA102Communicate business information in an automotive workplace
  6. AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
  7. AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
  8. AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
  9. AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
  10. AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
  11. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  12. AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
  13. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  14. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  15. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  16. AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
  17. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  18. AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
  19. AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
  20. AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
  21. AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
  22. AURLTF102Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  23. AURLTJ202Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres
  24. AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
  25. AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
  26. AURPTA104Service and repair drum cutting systems
  27. AURPTR101Test and service 240 volt portable generators
  28. AURPTR102Test and service electric outdoor power equipment
  29. AURPTR103Service and repair outdoor power equipment engine management systems
  30. AURPTR106Deploy and service autonomous outdoor power equipment
  31. AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
  32. AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  33. AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
  34. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  35. AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
  36. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  37. AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
  38. AURTTD003Inspect suspension systems
  39. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  40. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  41. AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
  42. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  43. AURTTF106Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
  44. AURTTJ012Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components
  45. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  46. AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
  47. AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
  48. AURTTX104Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions
  49. AURTTX106Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions
  50. AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
  51. AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
  52. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  53. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  54. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  55. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  56. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
  57. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  58. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  59. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  60. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  61. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
  62. TLID0015Load and unload goods/cargo
  63. TLID0006Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

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

PREREQUISITES

  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling — 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
  • MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information

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.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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