Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:16 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32526
State Code:
BTX1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/03/2026
Approved Date
—
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/03/2026
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/03/2026 Replaced Pending
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of services and repairs on tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes. It applies to those working in the light vehicle automotive retail, service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK24 AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres 10 Unit of competency
OCL47 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 30 Unit of competency
ODJ80 AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts 20 Unit of competency
OCK17 AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL06 AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL42 AURLTD105 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
OCK41 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCJ82 AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies 20 Unit of competency
OCJ15 AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 12 Unit of competency
OAK27 AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres 20 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCL16 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Fifteen (15) units may be chosen from the elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK18 AURTTB015 Assemble and fit braking system components 30 Unit of competency
OCI78 AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 30 Unit of competency
OCL07 AURLTD106 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations 30 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
OCK55 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OAK13 AURLLD011 Determine compliance of steering and suspension modifications 30 Unit of competency
OCJ20 AURETD101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ85 AURETR236 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL84 AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
OCK03 AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OAK11 AURTTX015 Inspect and service clutch systems 10 Unit of competency
OCL34 AURTTQ103 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
ODV85 AURVTN043 Install external vehicle equipment 45 Unit of competency
OAK10 AURTTB013 Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors 16 Unit of competency
OAK16 AURTTJ012 Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components 20 Unit of competency
ODV88 AURLTD008 Replace and refit steering, suspension and braking system components 35 Unit of competency
OCK10 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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