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  • AUR30920
  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology

This qualification covers preparing, servicing and repairing competition vehicles in the motor sport industry. Work includes engines, brakes, suspension and transmissions, pit lane tasks, data logging and safety at motor sport events. If you already work with a race team, your experience may count through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR30916 Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who prepare and service competition vehicles or work in pit crews at motor sport events and want a formal qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Motorsport technician
  • Pit crew member
  • Race car mechanic
  • Motorsport mechanic

Qualification structure

36 units in total. All 15 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

21 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
  3. AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
  4. AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
  5. AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
  6. AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
  7. AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
  8. AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
  9. AURMBA002Load and unload competition vehicles and support equipment
  10. AURMDA002Assist with officiating duties at motor sport events
  11. AURMMA007Follow motor sport event and team safety requirements
  12. AURMMA101Operate in a motor sport environment
  13. AURMMA108Coordinate operations of a motor sport team
  14. AURMTA005Perform pit lane and service area operations at motor sport events
  15. AURMTA006Perform torquing and fastening on motor sport competition vehicles
  16. AURMTA007Conduct non-destructive testing
  17. AURMTA102Assemble and prepare competition vehicles for motor sport events
  18. AURMTA104Prepare competition vehicles at motor sport events
  19. AURMTA109Collect and log motor sport data
  20. AURMTS001Construct hose and pipe assemblies for competition vehicles
  21. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

Elective units

100 units
  1. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  2. AURATA002Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings
  3. AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
  4. AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
  5. AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
  6. AURETR017Overhaul charging system alternators
  7. AURETR018Overhaul starting system motors
  8. AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
  9. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  10. AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
  11. AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
  12. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  13. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  14. AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
  15. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  16. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  17. AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
  18. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  19. AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
  20. AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
  21. AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
  22. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  23. AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
  24. AURJTD103Diagnose and repair motorcycle suspension systems
  25. AURJTD104Diagnose and repair motorcycle steering systems
  26. AURJTY001Repair and align motorcycle frames
  27. AURLTB001Overhaul light vehicle braking system components
  28. AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
  29. AURLTF101Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems
  30. AURLTJ111Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
  31. AURLTJ202Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres
  32. AURLTJ213Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
  33. AURLTQ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
  34. AURLTX102Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
  35. AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
  36. AURMBA101Transport light competition vehicles and support equipment
  37. AURMDA101Develop and update motor sport industry knowledge
  38. AURMDA107Act as a steward at motor sport events
  39. AURMGA101Set up and dismantle temporary work location and equipment at motor sport events
  40. AURMGA102Manage personal presentation and development in a motor sport environment
  41. AURMKA001Manage motor sport data
  42. AURMLA001Apply motor sport rules and regulations when officiating
  43. AURMLA003Inspect vehicles and equipment at motor sport events for compliance
  44. AURMMA102Manage the preparation of motor sport competition vehicles
  45. AURMSA001Follow motor sport safety and risk management procedures
  46. AURMTD001Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer
  47. AURMTD002Prepare competition vehicle suspension
  48. AURMTE101Test engines using a dynamometer
  49. AURMTF001Analyse and repair performance carburetted fuel systems
  50. AURMTF002Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems
  51. AURMTJ001Select and prepare motor sport competition vehicle tyres and wheels
  52. AURMTQ101Analyse and repair faults in performance driveline systems
  53. AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
  54. AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
  55. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  56. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  57. AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
  58. AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
  59. AURTTD005Overhaul steering system components
  60. AURTTE005Overhaul engines
  61. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  62. AURTTF007Overhaul carburettor fuel system components
  63. AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
  64. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  65. AURTTJ111Balance wheels and tyres
  66. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  67. AURTTM003Apply metal to rebuild engine components
  68. AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  69. AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  70. AURTTM010Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components
  71. AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder heads
  72. AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
  73. AURTTQ004Overhaul final drive assemblies
  74. AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts
  75. AURTTS101Fabricate exhaust systems and components
  76. AURTTX007Overhaul clutch assemblies
  77. AURTTX008Overhaul manual transmissions
  78. AURTTX009Overhaul automatic transmissions
  79. AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
  80. AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
  81. AURVTA002Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
  82. AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
  83. AURVTW006Carry out thermoplastic welding on vehicle trim components
  84. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  85. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  86. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  87. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  88. AURVTW105Carry out spot welding
  89. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
  90. MEM07005 (has a prerequisite)Perform general machining
  91. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  92. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  93. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  94. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  95. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  96. MEM14006 (has a prerequisite)Plan work activities
  97. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  98. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  99. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  100. MEM30012Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

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

PREREQUISITES

  • MEM07005 Perform general machining — prerequisite: MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing; MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements; MEM12024 Perform computations; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM14006 Plan work activities; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM18001 Use hand tools
  • 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
  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling — prerequisite: 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
  • MEM14006 Plan work activities — 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
  • MEM18001 Use hand tools — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • 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.

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