Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology

Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR21412
State Code:
J383
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
19/07/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
334
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing cooling system components and systems of vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service and repair vehicle cooling systems in an automotive service or repair business.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
automotive radiator repair specialist.

Application
This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to perform a range of mechanical operations involving known routines, methods and procedures and to take some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
The qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in fourteen (14) units of competency, consisting of:
- eight (8) core units, plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- up to six (6) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate I 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 eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF007 AURAEA2002 Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF401 AURTTC2002 Carry out radiator repairs 20 Unit of competency
WF443 AURTTW2001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
WF582 AURVTW3006 Carry out thermoplastic welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF033 AURATA2001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes 24 Unit of competency
WF400 AURTTC2001 Inspect and service cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to six (6) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF578 AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF581 AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF377 AURTTA2009 Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical) 20 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF128 AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF003 AURACA2001 Establish relations with customers 20 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF011 AURAFA2002 Read in an automotive workplace 12 Unit of competency
WF126 AURETU2002 Recover vehicle refrigerants 10 Unit of competency
WF129 AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF127 AURETU2003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF010 AURAFA2001 Use numbers in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W205 AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAG1 AUR21416 Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information