Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Automotive Specialist
Certificate III in Automotive Specialist
AUR30611
D790
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake specialist service and repair work on vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector. It is suitable for entry into the automotive specialist service and repair sector.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Specialist is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who service and repair specialist systems and components of cars and other vehicles.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
automotive mechanics.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be achieved in 28 units of competency, consisting of:- 3 core units
plus
- 25 elective units, of which:
- a minimum of 19 elective units must be chosen from Group A
- a maximum of 6 elective units must be chosen from Group B, consisting of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- units chosen from Certificate II, III and IV qualifications in this Training Package, another endorsed Training Package or accredited courses, provided the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification
- a maximum of 13 elective units chosen must be aligned to Certificate II qualifications
- a maximum of 2 elective units chosen must be 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.
- Units of competency that duplicate the outcome of another unit selected for the qualification must not be used.
- 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 three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5084 | AURT366108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of nineteen (19) units to be selected.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
3. Group B Other Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of 6, may be drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W216 | AUR30605 | Certificate III in Automotive Specialist | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J408 | AUR32012 | Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology | Qualification |
| J403 | AUR31512 | Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology | Qualification |
| J402 | AUR31412 | Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology | Qualification |
| J404 | AUR31612 | Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology | Qualification |
| J413 | AUR32512 | Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology | Qualification |
| J407 | AUR31912 | Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology | Qualification |
| J405 | AUR31712 | Certificate III in Forklift Technology | Qualification |
| J406 | AUR31812 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from the national register at www.training.gov.au.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 10/7/2012.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
