Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:36 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32516
State Code:
BAC9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
612
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/04/2016 Current Approved
Description

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty eight (28)
- thirteen (13) core units, plus
- fifteen (15) elective units, of which:
- up to fifteen (15) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to five (5) units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA71 AURTTJ001 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXA13 AURTTZ002 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
AXC36 AURLTQ002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts 20 Unit of competency
AXC59 AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC53 AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC52 AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXC41 AURLTJ003 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
AXC39 AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
AXC43 AURLTJ001 Select light vehicle tyres and wheels for specific applications 20 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fifteen (15) electives must be completed, with at least ten (10) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXA86 AURTTB005 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
AXA90 AURTTB002 Attach friction materials and radius grind 20 Unit of competency
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AWY94 AURVTW009 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20 Unit of competency
AXC50 AURLTD006 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 Unit of competency
AWY95 AURVTW008 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXC62 AURLLD001 Determine compliance of steering and suspension modifications 30 Unit of competency
AXE18 AURETD001 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD69 AURETR036 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC33 AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA30 AURTTS001 Fabricate exhaust systems and components 24 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA22 AURTTX005 Inspect and service clutch systems 10 Unit of competency
AXA33 AURTTQ003 Inspect and service drive shafts 16 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
AXA88 AURTTB003 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
AXC38 AURLTJ004 Provide advice on the effects of wheel and tyre combinations 10 Unit of competency
AXA65 AURTTJ002 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
AXC55 AURLTD003 Reset steering system alignment adjustments to customer specifications 30 Unit of competency
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J413 AUR32512 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BED6 AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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