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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

This qualification covers advanced troubleshooting and repair in automotive retail, service and repair workplaces. A key part is diagnosing complex faults in vehicle systems. Mechanics who already overhaul and repair major vehicle systems may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
SUPERSEDES
AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced mechanics who troubleshoot and overhaul complex vehicle systems and want a higher-level qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Automotive overhauler
  • Senior mechanic
  • Master technician
  • Leading hand mechanic

Qualification structure

10 units in total. All 9 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 2 units may be from a Certificate III 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

1 unit
  1. AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults

Elective units

31 units
  1. AURETR017Overhaul charging system alternators
  2. AURETR018Overhaul starting system motors
  3. AURETU007Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
  4. AURHTB003Overhaul hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking system components
  5. AURHTD104Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
  6. AURLTB001Overhaul light vehicle braking system components
  7. AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
  8. AURMTA007Conduct non-destructive testing
  9. AURMTE101Test engines using a dynamometer
  10. AURPTE104Overhaul outdoor power equipment engines
  11. AURRTE011Overhaul two and four-stroke cycle marine outboard engines
  12. AURTTD005Overhaul steering system components
  13. AURTTE005Overhaul engines
  14. AURTTF003Overhaul diesel fuel injection system components
  15. AURTTF007Overhaul carburettor fuel system components
  16. AURTTM001Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines
  17. AURTTM002Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines
  18. AURTTM003Apply metal to rebuild engine components
  19. AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  20. AURTTM005Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components
  21. AURTTM006Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components
  22. AURTTM007Carry out crankshaft grinding
  23. AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
  24. AURTTM009Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders
  25. AURTTM010Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components
  26. AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder heads
  27. AURTTQ004Overhaul final drive assemblies
  28. AURTTW003Carry out machining operations
  29. AURTTX007Overhaul clutch assemblies
  30. AURTTX008Overhaul manual transmissions
  31. AURTTX009Overhaul automatic transmissions

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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