Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31520
State Code:
BFZ2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive 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
C
Nominal Hours
919
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2026
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 17/03/2026 Current Approved
1.00 13/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- fourteen (14) core units, plus
- fourteen (14) elective units, of which:
- all fourteen (14) units may be from the elective units listed below
- up to five (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.
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA43 AURTTM004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 Unit of competency
OCJ39 AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
OCL47 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ68 AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines 50 Unit of competency
OCJ64 AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems 70 Unit of competency
AXA40 AURTTM008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies 70 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
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA37 AURTTM011 Recondition engine cylinder heads 120 Unit of competency
OCK10 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXA63 AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
OCL16 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

All fourteen (14) 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
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
AXB06 AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations 20 Unit of competency
OCK55 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 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
OCI87 AURTTL102 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems 31 Unit of competency
OCK02 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
OCL85 AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems 24 Unit of competency
OCJ50 AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
ODJ87 AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 40 Unit of competency
ODJ95 AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA61 AURTTL001 Inspect and service CNG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL40 AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
OAV96 MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
OAT34 MEM27004 Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems 18 Unit of competency
OAV04 MEM16006 Organise and communicate information 18 Unit of competency
OAX07 MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering 18 Unit of competency
OAV34 MEM12024 Perform computations 27 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
OAX08 MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
OAV19 MEM14006 Plan work activities 32 Unit of competency
AXD36 AURHTE001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
OCJ42 AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
OCJ73 AURMTE101 Test engines using a dynamometer 32 Unit of competency
OAV60 MEM11011 Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
OAU93 MEM18001 Use hand tools 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
OFK18 AURETH017 Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAF4 AUR31516 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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