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Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle)
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle)
AUM30108
W563
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 who are already working in the automotive manufacturing sector to develop further skills and knowledge in order to fulfil specialist roles in the organisation. They may undertake a range of limited supervisory tasks, with accountability for the quality of outcomes. This is a non-trade qualification that can focus on specialist roles in the manufacturing industry and allied processes; it may include team leaders, quality specialists and process specialists.
Prerequisite requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for this qualification.
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 III in Automotive Manufacturing - Manufacturing Specialist (Passenger Motor Vehicle), competency must be achieved in eight (8) units of competency:
Three (3) core units of competency
five (5) elective units of competency.
Core units of competency
Unit code
Unit title
AUM3026A
Maintain a safe automotive manufacturing work environment
AUM8001B
Contribute to workplace relationships and processes
AUM8021B
Inspect work and apply company technical quality standards
Elective units of competency
select five (5) elective units of competency from Group A, B or C.
Note that:
at least three (3) units must be at Certificate III level
a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate IV level
a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate II level
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 II, III or IV.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, industry requirements and the qualification level.
Units selected from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within AUM08 Automotive Manufacturing Training Package.
Specialisation advice
Specialisations are available in Leadership, Quality Processes and Manufacturing Processes. To obtain a specialisation, at least three (3) units must be selected from the units listed in the relevant specialist group.
Group A - Leadership
Unit code
Unit title
AUM3020A
Influence and lead workgroups in an automotive manufacturing environment
BSBCMN311B
Maintain workplace safety
BSBDIV301A
Work effectively with diversity
BSBINM301A
Organise workplace information
BSBINN301A
Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBINM302A
Utilise knowledge management systems
MSACMC210A
Manage the impact of change on own work
MSACMT230A
Apply cost factors to work practices
MSACMT231A
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSACMT421A
Facilitate a Just-in-Time (JIT) system
MSACMT440A
Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
Group B - Quality processes
Unit code
Unit title
AUM3021A
Sustain quality standards
AUM3022A
Reduce cycle time in work processes
AUM3023A
Reduce waste in work processes
AUM3024A
Undertake preliminary fault finding and machine reset
MSAPMSUP390A
Use structured problem solving tools
MSL973001A
Perform basic tests
MSL973007A
Perform microscopic examination
Group C - Manufacturing processes
AUM3025A
Apply visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment
AUM8013A
Participate in improving workplace productivity
AUMNT3001B
Rectify faults in vehicle components
AUMNT3002B
Rectify paintwork
AUMNT3003B
Control paint line production process
AUMNT3004B
Conduct engine hot test
AUMNT3005B
Rework production engines
AUMNT3006B
Rectify mechanical faults on assembled vehicles
AUMNT3007B
Rectify electrical faults in assembled vehicles
AUMNT3008B
Rectify assembly faults in assembled vehicles
AUMNT3009B
Conduct die coating
AUMNT3010B
Conduct structural rectifications of vehicle bodies
AUMNT3011B
Test welds ultrasonically
AUMNT3012B
Conduct tool setting
AUMNT3013B
Monitor and maintain metals treatment plant operations
MSACMT220A
Apply quick changeover procedures
MSACMT482A
Assist in maintaining a proactive maintenance strategy
MSAENV727B
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
TLIA1707C
Apply product knowledge to organise work operations
TLIA2307C
Coordinate stocktakes
TLIA2807C
Assess and monitor optimum stock levels
Schedule
Packaging Rules
8 competency units are required for this qualification, including:- 3 core units plus;
- 5 electives
Note that:
- at least three (3) units must be at Certificate III level
- a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate IV level
- a maximum of two (2) units may be at Certificate II level
- 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 II, III or IV.
1. Core Units
All 3 core units must be competed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9168 | AUM8001B | Contribute to workplace relationships and processes | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W9172 | AUM8021B | Inspect work and apply organisation technical quality standards | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W9145 | AUM3026A | Maintain a safe automotive manufacturing work environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W9144 | AUM3025A | Apply visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9171 | AUM8013A | Participate in workplace productivity | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W9225 | AUMNT3001B | Rectify faults in vehicle metal components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8303 | MSAPMSUP390A | Use structured problem solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J176 | AUM30112 | Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Passenger Motor Vehicle | 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
Not applicable.
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