Qualification details

Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

Replaces AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive 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 include: 

Communication 

• clearly communicating workplace information and ideas with workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), including use of automotive terms
• completing workplace reports
• using and contributing to workplace procedures
• maintaining workplace records
• communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information
• interpreting the needs of customers
• reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Teamwork 

• identifying and describe own role and role of others
• working within a team
• working with diverse individuals and groups
• applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving 

• recognising a workplace problem or a potential problem and take action
• determining problems needing priority action
• referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes
• seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems
• using a range of problem-solving techniques
• taking action to resolve concerns
• developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise 

• adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
• being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising 

• planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time
• identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk

Self-management 

• selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
• planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
• following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice or operating procedures

Learning 

• asking questions to gain information
• identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
• participating in self-improvement activities
• participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies
• helping others develop competency

Technology 

• operating diagnostic and test equipment
• performance testing of components, systems and equipment
• using tools and equipment efficiently and safely
• storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
• using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common – Environment 

AURAEA2002

Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Common – Health and Safety 

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Common – Technical 

AURATA2001

Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Unit code 

Unit title 

Mechanical - Light Vehicle – Technical – Wheels and Tyres 

AURLTJ2001

Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light)

AURLTJ2002

Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light)

AURLTJ2003

Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies

Unit code 

Unit title 

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Wheels and Tyres 

AURHTJ2002

Select heavy vehicle tyres and rims for specific applications

AURHTJ2003

Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies

AURHTJ2006

Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy)

Unit code 

Unit title 

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Wheels and Tyres 

AURHTJ2002

Select heavy vehicle tyres and rims for specific applications

AURHTJ2003

Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies

AURHTJ2004

Demount, inspect, repair and mount agricultural equipment tyres and tubes

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common – Sales and Marketing 

AURACA2001

Establish relations with customers

Common – Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2001

Use numbers in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2015

Inspect and service batteries

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical 

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Brakes 

AURTTB2001

Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Cooling Systems 

AURTTC2001

Inspect and service cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURTTD2002

Inspect and service steering systems

AURTTD2004

Inspect and service suspension systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Engines 

AURTTE2004

Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Fuel Systems 

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Wheels and Tyres 

AURTTJ2001

Balance wheels and tyres

AURTTJ2002

Remove and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components