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Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

This qualification covers reconditioning engines in the automotive service and repair sector. Work includes dismantling and checking engine blocks, grinding crankshafts, boring and honing cylinders, reconditioning cylinder heads and machining parts. People who already rebuild engines may be able to have this work recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work in engine reconditioning or engine machine shops and want a formal qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Engine reconditioner
  • Engine machinist
  • Engine builder
  • Automotive machinist

Qualification structure

28 units in total. Up to 15 units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below. Up to 5 units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

13 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURMTA007Conduct non-destructive testing
  4. AURTTE001Apply knowledge of engine science
  5. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  6. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  7. AURTTM002Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines
  8. AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  9. AURTTM007Carry out crankshaft grinding
  10. AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  11. AURTTM009Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders
  12. AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder heads
  13. AURTTW003Carry out machining operations

Elective units

18 units
  1. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  2. AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
  3. AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
  4. AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  5. AURTTA009Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
  6. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  7. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  8. AURTTM003Apply metal to rebuild engine components
  9. AURTTM005Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components
  10. AURTTM006Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components
  11. AURTTM010Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components
  12. AURTTM012Carry out camshaft grinding
  13. AURTTW002Set, operate and monitor specialist reconditioning machines
  14. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  15. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  16. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  17. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
  18. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting

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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