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Qualification details

AUR20812 - Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes AUR20811 - Certificate II in Outdoor Power EquipmentN 16/Jan/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to AUR20816 - Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology 13/Apr/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 17/Jan/2013

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Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 899916 Mechanic's Assistant 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 9999-15 Mechanic's Assistant 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0305 Automotive Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Automotive Service and Repair 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Outdoor Power Equipment Serviceperson 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 899916 Mechanic's Assistant 07/Aug/2013 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 9999-15 Mechanic's Assistant 07/Aug/2013 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0305 Automotive Engineering And Technology 07/Aug/2013 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 17/Jan/2013 
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Release 

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Release 1 

Replaces AUR20811 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment

Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of service and repair tasks on outdoor power equipment. It is suitable for entry into the outdoor power equipment service and repair sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes 

The Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology is intended to prepare new employees or develop existing workers to perform a limited range of service and repair tasks in the outdoor power equipment industry.

Job outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

  • service technicians

Application 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR10112 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification  

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR30712 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology, AUR31012 Certificate III in Automotive Sales, or other relevant qualifications.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the outdoor power equipment industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification  

Communication 
  • understanding and carrying out verbal instructions from supervisors and others
  • reading, understanding and completing workplace documentation, forms and records
  • sharing work-related information with other team members using industry terminology
  • communicating with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Teamwork 
  • contributing positively to the work team environment
  • working effectively with others in a socially diverse environment
  • respecting and understanding the views of others
  • giving, receiving and acting upon feedback
  • identifying and describing own role and role of others

Problem solving 
  • recognising a problem or a potential problem within a sales and customer service environment
  • seeking information and assistance to solve problems outside own area of responsibility
  • solving problems within own area of responsibility

Initiative and enterprise 
  • suggesting ideas for workplace improvement to supervisors and team members
  • positively adapting to changes in workplace procedures and making adjustments to improve own performance
  • taking positive action to report hazards or risk situations to supervisors

Planning and organising 
  • planning daily work tasks to work safely and manage risks according to workplace procedures
  • prioritising activities to achieve required outcomes
  • planning and organising appropriate equipment and materials
  • planning ahead to anticipate problems with availability of equipment, materials and personnel to assist

Self-management 
  • following workplace safety requirements and other policies and procedures
  • completing known delegated tasks on time
  • selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
  • asking for advice and assistance when appropriate

Learning 
  • identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
  • acting upon feedback and accepting opportunities to learn to improve work performance
  • asking questions to gain information and identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

Technology 
  • appropriately setting up technological equipment
  • using tools and equipment efficiently and safely
  • recognising and reporting faulty equipment
  • using information and communication technology
  • applying knowledge of outdoor power equipment components and operating principles

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units  of competency, consisting of:

  • 8 core units  listed below

plus

  • 8 elective units , of which:
  • up to 8  elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
  • up to 3  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.

Core units  

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common - Environment 

AURAEA2002

Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2001

Use numbers in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

Common - Health and Safety 

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2006

Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR2015

Inspect and service batteries

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Engines 

AURPTE2002

Service engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Elective units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical 

AURPTA1001

Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

AURPTA1002

Perform minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment

AURPTA2003

Service and repair rotary cutting systems

AURPTA2004

Service and repair drum cutting systems

AURPTA2005

Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems

AURPTA2006

Service line trimming systems and components

AURPTA2007

Service and repair post-boring systems

AURPTA2008

Service and repair post-hole digging systems

AURPTA2009

Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems

AURPTA2010

Service pumping systems

AURPTA3011

Repair pumping systems

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Engines 

AURPTE3003

Repair engines and engine components (outdoor power equipment)

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURPTR3001

Test and service 240v portable generators

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

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