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Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31311
State Code:
D791
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2011
Approved Date
11/04/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1045
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 20/12/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to recondition engines in the automotive service and repair sector. It is suitable for entry into the automotive specialist service and repair sector.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who recondition engines.
Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive engine reconditioners.

Application

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 28 units of competency, consisting of:
- 13 core units plus
- 15 elective units, of which:
- all 15 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed in the qualification outline
- up to 5 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification.

Note:
- Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units of competency required for completion of the qualification.
- Units of competency that duplicate the outcome of another unit selected for the qualification must not be used.
1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC284 AURTTE3001 Apply knowledge of engine science 40 Unit of competency
W2828 AURC270103A Apply safe working practices 20 Unit of competency
WC288 AURTTM3004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WC291 AURTTM3007 Carry out grinding operations 60 Unit of competency
W9824 AURT335108A Carry out machining operations 30 Unit of competency
D7602 AURM340550B Conduct non-destructive testing 30 Unit of competency
WC292 AURTTM3008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
WC293 AURTTM3009 Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders 60 Unit of competency
W5026 AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WC295 AURTTM3011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
WC286 AURTTM3002 Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines 40 Unit of competency
W5022 AURT225667A Use and maintain measuring equipment 16 Unit of competency
W5025 AURT270278A Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fifteen (15) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC287 AURTTM3003 Apply metal to rebuild engine components 60 Unit of competency
WC289 AURTTM3005 Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components 40 Unit of competency
W5084 AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
W9852 AURV281308A Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
W5253 AURV281408A Carry out gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
W5254 AURV281108A Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
W9845 AURV223608A Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
W5023 AURT226008A Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical) 20 Unit of competency
WC294 AURTTM3010 Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components 40 Unit of competency
W5050 AURT305671A Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
WC285 AURTTM3001 Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines 30 Unit of competency
WC290 AURTTM3006 Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components 40 Unit of competency
W2979 AURT201164A Remove and install engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
W9850 AURTH301166A Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
W9835 AURTL301166A Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
W2978 AURT200368A Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
W5080 AURT334972A Set, operate and monitor specialist machines 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J401 AUR31312 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code AUR31311 taken from the AUR05 Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package VERSION 4 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the National Register at Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 11/4/2013.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information