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Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive Development (Passenger Motor Vehicle)
Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive Development (Passenger Motor Vehicle)
AUM40108
W565
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/09/2008 | Current | Approved |
Description
Qualification Notes
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the automotive manufacturing sector. They may undertake a range of complex and non-routine tasks, with accountability for the quality of outcomes. The range of technical skills and knowledge is proficient and leadership of others would be expected.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Entry requirements
As an entry requirement, individuals must hold a Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle) prior to attempting this qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive Development (Passenger Motor Vehicle), competency must be achieved in ten (10) elective units of competency:
a minimum of four (4) units of competency from Group A
a maximum of six (6) units of competency from Group B.
There are no core units for this qualification. Units of competency chosen must be different from any achieved in a previous qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, industry requirements and the qualification level. Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within AUM08 Automotive Manufacturing Training Package.
Elective units of competency
Group A - Specialist electives
a minimum of four (4)) units of competency must be selected from the list below. Individuals may select a maximum of eight (8) units for specific outcomes.
Unit code
Unit title
AUM4001A
Analyse a test vehicle for research purposes
AUM4002A
Provide technical advice
AUM4004A
Use measuring equipment
AUM4005A
Use sensors to acquire motor vehicle data for development purposes
AUM4006A
Calibrate measuring equipment in automotive development
AUM4007A
Test plant, tooling, equipment, product or systems
AUM4008A
Install plant, equipment or systems
AUM4009A
Maintain plant, tooling equipment or systems
AUM4010A
Repair plant, tooling equipment or systems
AUM4011A
Manufacture or modify plant, tooling, equipment or systems
AUM4012A
Apply quality assurance techniques
AUM4013A
Interpret manuals, drawings and/or circuits for plant, tooling, equipment or systems
AUM4014A
Program and monitor computerised equipment
Group B - General electives
select the balance of units, to a maximum of six (6), from the following list.
Unit code
Unit title
AURM441293A
Analyse and repair complex performance driveline systems
AURM441393A
Analyse and repair complex performance fuel systems
AURM441976A
Test engines using a dynamometer
AURT466208A
Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults
AURT477093A
Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults
BSBOHS401B
Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
BSBPMG403A
Apply cost management techniques
BSBRKG304B
Maintain business records
BSBRSK401A
Identify risk and apply risk management procedures
ICAU1204B
Locate and use relevant online information
MSAENV472B
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMSUP390A
Use structured problem solving tools
Note that up to two (2) of the Group B elective units of competency may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate III, IV or Diploma.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
10 competency units are required for this qualification, including:- at least 4 specialist units plus
- up to 6 elective units
There are no core units for this qualification
Specialist electives
A minimum of four (4)) units of competency must be selected from the list below. Individuals may select a maximum of eight (8) units for specific outcomes.
Elective Units
Up to two (2) of the elective units of competency may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at
Certificate III, IV or Diploma
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, industry requirements and the qualification level.
Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within AUM08
1. Specialist units
4 specialist units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9157 | AUM4012A | Apply quality assurance techniques | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9151 | AUM4006A | Calibrate measuring equipment in Automotive Development | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W9159 | AUM4014A | Program and monitor computerised equipment | 90 | Unit of competency |
| W9149 | AUM4004A | Use measuring equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
6 elective units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5105 | AURT477093A | Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W2898 | AURM441293A | Analyse and repair complex performance driveline systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W2899 | AURM441393A | Analyse and repair complex performance fuel systems | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5103 | AURT466208A | Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0895 | BSBOHS401B | Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2905 | AURM441976A | Test engines using a dynamometer | 32 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J178 | AUM40112 | Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Training Curriculum Services, DTWD on 3/3/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
As an entry requirement, individuals must hold a Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle) prior to attempting this qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.