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  • AUR31520
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Recognises people who work on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR31516 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Diesel mechanics who service, diagnose and repair diesel engines on vehicles and machinery.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Diesel mechanic
  • Diesel fitter
  • Heavy diesel mechanic

Qualification structure

28 units in total. All 14 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 5 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

14 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. AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  6. AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  7. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  8. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  9. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
  10. AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  11. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  12. AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  13. AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  14. AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder heads

Elective units

32 units
  1. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
  4. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  5. AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
  6. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  7. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  8. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  9. AURHTE001Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies
  10. AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
  11. AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
  12. AURMTE101Test engines using a dynamometer
  13. AURTTA009Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
  14. AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  15. AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
  16. AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  17. AURTTL001Inspect and service CNG fuel systems
  18. AURTTL102Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems
  19. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  20. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  21. AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
  22. MEM05006 (has a prerequisite)Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
  23. MEM05007 (has a prerequisite)Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
  24. MEM09002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret technical drawing
  25. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  26. MEM12023 (has a prerequisite)Perform engineering measurements
  27. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations
  28. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  29. MEM14006 (has a prerequisite)Plan work activities
  30. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  31. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  32. MEM27004 (has a prerequisite)Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems

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

PREREQUISITES

  • MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting — prerequisite: MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing; MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • 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
  • MEM27004 Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems — prerequisite: MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing; MEM11011 Undertake manual handling; MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information; MEM18001 Use hand tools; MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations; MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

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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