Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology
This qualification covers servicing and repairing tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes on light vehicles. Work includes tyre repair, wheel balancing, drive shafts, batteries and fault finding. If you already do this work in a tyre or under-car workshop, your experience may count through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
- SUPERSEDES
- AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who work on tyres, brakes, steering and suspension for cars and other light vehicles and want their skills formally recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Tyre fitter
- Tyre technician
- Under car technician
- Brake and suspension technician
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- AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
- AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
- AURLTJ011Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
- AURLTJ102Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
- AURLTJ113Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
- AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
- AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- AURTTJ011Balance wheels and tyres
- AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective units
23 units- AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
- AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
- AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
- AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- AURLLD011Determine compliance of steering and suspension modifications
- AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
- AURLTD008Replace and refit steering, suspension and braking system components
- AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
- AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
- AURTTB013Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
- AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
- AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
- AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURTTJ012Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components
- AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts
- AURTTX015Inspect and service clutch systems
- AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
- AURVTN043Install external vehicle equipment
- AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
- 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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