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Release 1 |
Replaces AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology |
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. It is suitable for entry into the mining, construction and agricultural environment.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive heavy vehicle service and repair sector.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
Application definitely
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Pathways into the qualification
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20712 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40212 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.
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.
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 36 units of competency, consisting of:
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Core units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Common – Environment |
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AURAEA3003 |
Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry |
Common – Health and Safety |
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AURASA2002 |
Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic |
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AURETR2012 |
Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURETR3024 |
Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems |
AURETR3025 |
Test, charge and replace batteries |
AURETR3029 |
Diagnose and repair charging systems |
AURETR3030 |
Diagnose and repair starting systems |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Engines |
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AURHTE3002 |
Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle) |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical |
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AURKTA3005 |
Inspect, service and repair tracked type drive and support systems |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Brakes |
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AURKTB3001 |
Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Steering and Suspension |
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AURKTD3002 |
Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Driveline and Final Drives |
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AURKTQ3001 |
Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Transmission |
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AURKTX3001 |
Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical |
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AURTTA2004 |
Carry out servicing operations |
AURTTA2006 |
Service hydraulic systems |
AURTTA3013 |
Repair hydraulic systems |
AURTTA3018 |
Carry out diagnostic procedures |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Cooling Systems |
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AURTTC3003 |
Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Fuel Systems |
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AURTTF3004 |
Repair diesel fuel injection systems |
AURTTF3005 |
Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Tools and Equipment |
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AURTTK2002 |
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Transmission |
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AURTTX3006 |
Repair transmissions (hydrostatic) |
Elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Common – Sales and Marketing |
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AURACA2001 |
Establish relations with customers |
Common – Foundation Skills |
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AURAFA2003 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
Common – Technical |
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AURATA2002 |
Read and interpret engineering drawings |
Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic |
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AURETR3032 |
Repair electrical systems |
Electrical – Technical – Air Conditioning and HVAC |
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AURETU2003 |
Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETU3004 |
Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETU3005 |
Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Brakes |
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AURHTB3001 |
Repair air braking systems |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Engines |
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AURHTE2001 |
Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Wheels and Tyres |
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AURHTJ2006 |
Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy) |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Driveline and Final Drives |
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AURHTQ3003 |
Repair final drive – driveline (heavy vehicle) |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Transmission |
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AURHTX3002 |
Inspect, test and replace transmissions - automatic (heavy vehicle) |
AURHTX3004 |
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems |
Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Emission and Exhaust |
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AURHTZ3001 |
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical |
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AURKTA3001 |
Synchronise plant and equipment |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Steering and Suspension |
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AURKTD3001 |
Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems |
Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Electrical and Electronic |
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AURKTR3001 |
Diagnose and repair electric-over-hydraulic control systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical |
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AURTTA2005 |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
AURTTA2007 |
Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems |
AURTTA3011 |
Install hydraulic systems to specified applications |
AURTTA3012 |
Manufacture and install fluid power hose assemblies |
AURTTA3014 |
Assemble and install pneumatic systems and components |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Brakes |
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AURTTB2001 |
Inspect and service braking systems |
AURTTB2004 |
Inspect and service air braking systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Cooling Systems |
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AURTTC2001 |
Inspect and service cooling systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Steering and Suspension |
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AURTTD2002 |
Inspect and service steering systems |
AURTTD2004 |
Inspect and service suspension systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Engines |
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AURTTE2004 |
Inspect and service engines |
AURTTE4005 |
Overhaul engines and associated engine components |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Fuel Systems |
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AURTTF2002 |
Service diesel fuel injection systems |
AURTTF4003 |
Overhaul diesel fuel injection systems |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Tools and Equipment |
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AURTTK2001 |
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Driveline and Final Drives |
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AURTTQ2001 |
Service final drive assemblies |
AURTTQ2003 |
Service final drive (driveline) |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Transmission |
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AURTTX2002 |
Inspect and service transmissions (manual) |
AURTTX2003 |
Inspect and service transmissions (automatic) |
AURTTX2004 |
Service transmissions (hydrostatic) |
Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Emission and Exhaust |
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AURTTZ2002 |
Repair exhaust system components |
Vehicle Body – Technical – Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering |
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AURVTW2001 |
Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures |
AURVTW2003 |
Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures |
AURVTW2004 |
Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures |
AURVTW2008 |
Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
Not applicable.