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Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology

Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR31912
State Code:
J407
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
27/01/2015
Approved Date
07/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
851
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/01/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 27/01/2015 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of elevating work platforms and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the elevating work platform service and repair sector.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
elevating work platform technicians

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirty two (32) units of competency, consisting of:
- twenty (20) core units, plus
- twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- up to twelve (12) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to six (6) elective 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 twenty (20) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF575 AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WF219 AURLTB3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF394 AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WF413 AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems 50 Unit of competency
WF150 AURHTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF163 AURHTQ3003 Repair final drive - driveline (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF162 AURHTQ3002 Repair final drive assemblies (heavy vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF381 AURTTA3013 Repair hydraulic systems 40 Unit of competency
WF373 AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
WF374 AURTTA2006 Service hydraulic systems 30 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to twelve (12) 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
WF398 AURTTB3005 Assemble and fit braking systems and components 30 Unit of competency
WF418 AURTTJ2001 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
WF386 AURTTA3019 Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF576 AURVTW2002 Carry out brazing 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
WF443 AURTTW2001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
WF384 AURTTA3017 Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections 16 Unit of competency
WF228 AURLTD3006 Carry out wheel alignment operations (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WC271 AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
WF111 AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
WF402 AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF106 AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF113 AURETR3031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
WF110 AURETR3028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
WF246 AURLTX3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
WF248 AURLTZ3001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
WF415 AURTTF3006 Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 30 Unit of competency
WF112 AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
WF003 AURACA2001 Establish relations with customers 20 Unit of competency
WF090 AURETR2010 Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
WF414 AURTTF3005 Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems 24 Unit of competency
WF404 AURTTD2002 Inspect and service steering systems 20 Unit of competency
WF406 AURTTD2004 Inspect and service suspension systems 20 Unit of competency
WF448 AURTTX2003 Inspect and service transmissions (automatic) 20 Unit of competency
WF447 AURTTX2002 Inspect and service transmissions (manual) 20 Unit of competency
WF469 AURVTA3004 Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action 30 Unit of competency
WF399 AURTTB3006 Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF103 AURETR3021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF091 AURETR2011 Install and test basic ancillary electrical components 20 Unit of competency
WF085 AURETR2005 Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components 20 Unit of competency
WF396 AURTTB2003 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
D9333 RIIHAN301B Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
WF149 AURHTE2001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF231 AURLTE2001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF238 AURLTJ2002 Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light) 12 Unit of competency
WF114 AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
WF459 AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components 20 Unit of competency
WF245 AURLTX3002 Repair transmissions - automatic (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF244 AURLTX3001 Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF451 AURTTX3006 Repair transmissions (hydrostatic) 40 Unit of competency
WF237 AURLTJ2001 Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light) 20 Unit of competency
WF117 AURETR3044 Service and repair electronic drive management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF412 AURTTF2002 Service diesel fuel injection systems 16 Unit of competency
WF439 AURTTQ2003 Service final drive (driveline) 16 Unit of competency
WF437 AURTTQ2001 Service final drive assemblies 15 Unit of competency
WF428 AURTTL3007 Service LPG fuel systems 30 Unit of competency
WF449 AURTTX2004 Service transmissions (hydrostatic) 24 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D790 AUR30611 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAC6 AUR31916 Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information