Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30720
State Code:
BFZ1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0307 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/11/2020
Approved Date
31/03/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
875
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2026
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 17/03/2026 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks in the outdoor power equipment retail, service and repair industry.
 
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty eight (38)
- seventeen (17) core units, plus
- twenty one (21) elective units, of which:
- all twenty one (21) units may be from the elective units listed below
- up to six (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.
1. Core Units

All seventeen (17) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCL47 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ86 AURPTR105 Diagnose and repair cordless electric tool skins 20 Unit of competency
OCL75 AURPTE103 Diagnose and repair outdoor power equipment engines 26 Unit of competency
OCI80 AURPTA111 Diagnose and repair pumping systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK41 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCL24 AURPTR104 Inspect and service cordless electric tool skins 17 Unit of competency
OCL28 AURPTA106 Inspect and service line trimming systems and components 15 Unit of competency
OCJ58 AURPTE102 Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines 20 Unit of competency
OCK05 AURPTA110 Inspect and service pumping systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL74 AURPTE104 Overhaul outdoor power equipment engines 32 Unit of competency
OCL27 AURPTA105 Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems 20 Unit of competency
ODJ79 AURPTA107 Service and repair post boring systems 16 Unit of competency
OCL68 AURPTA108 Service and repair post hole digging systems 16 Unit of competency
OCK28 AURPTA109 Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems 16 Unit of competency
OCL20 AURPTA103 Service and repair rotary cutting systems 16 Unit of competency
OCL16 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

All twenty one (21) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCK56 AURACA103 Build customer relations in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
OCI82 AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 40 Unit of competency
OCI78 AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 30 Unit of competency
OCI84 AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 30 Unit of competency
AWY99 AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
OCI85 AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 30 Unit of competency
OCK52 AURAMA102 Communicate business information in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
OCK55 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCL25 AURPTR106 Deploy and service autonomous outdoor power equipment 15 Unit of competency
OCJ97 AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 50 Unit of competency
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL85 AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
OCL84 AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
OCJ50 AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK25 AURTTA113 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
OCK45 AURTTX106 Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions 40 Unit of competency
OCJ98 AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ52 AURLTF102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 45 Unit of competency
OCK32 AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL13 AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
OCJ00 AURLTX101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions 30 Unit of competency
OCL06 AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCI94 AURTTF106 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ03 AURTTA121 Diagnose complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
AXE63 AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes 24 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA83 AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA35 AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
AXB09 AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL37 AURTTX104 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions 24 Unit of competency
OCJ29 AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions 20 Unit of competency
OCL63 AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA79 AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA78 AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA80 AURTTD003 Inspect suspension systems 16 Unit of competency
AXC84 AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ22 AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
AXD94 AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
ODQ13 TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
OCK14 AURACA102 Manage complex customer requirements in an automotive workplace 24 Unit of competency
OBR14 TLID0006 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
OAK16 AURTTJ012 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
OCJ15 AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
AXD78 AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies 20 Unit of competency
OCL50 AURPTA104 Service and repair drum cutting systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL48 AURPTR103 Service and repair outdoor power equipment engine management systems 35 Unit of competency
ODP43 TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
AXD97 AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits 20 Unit of competency
OCK10 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
OCL53 AURPTR101 Test and service 240 volt portable generators 10 Unit of competency
OCJ96 AURPTR102 Test and service electric outdoor power equipment 20 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
AXE04 AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace 18 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
OAU92 MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OAV23 MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering 32 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAD5 AUR30716 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01560) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN (OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT) Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.