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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment
Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment
AUR30711
D542
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of service and repair tasks on outdoor power equipment. It is suitable for entry into the outdoor power equipment retail, service and repair industry.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The AUR30711 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing service and repair roles in the outdoor power equipment retail, service and repair industry. Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
outdoor power equipment mechanics
service technicians.
The work may also include tasks related to the operation of the business and/or the supervision of others
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment, competency must be achieved in thirty six (36) units.- four (4) core units of competency
- thirty two (32) elective units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of four (4) specialist elective units from Group A
- a maximum of twenty eight (28) elective units, drawn in any
combination from:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- Group B units listed
- up to six (6) relevant units available in this Training Package, other
endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those
units are available at Certificates II, III and IV
- a maximum of eighteen (18) elective units of competency may be
selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications
- a maximum of two (2) elective units of competency may be selected
from units aligned to Certificate IV qualifications.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified, they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
The following pairs of units must not be chosen together when achieving this qualification:
MEM05003B and AURV223808A
MEM05004C and AURV223608A
MEM05007C and AURV223608A
MEM05017D and AURV281308A
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5256 | AURC272003A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5084 | AURT366108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
3. Group B Other Elective Units
A maximum of twenty eight (28) may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W217 | AUR30705 | Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J395 | AUR30712 | Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national register website at Training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 12/10/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.