Qualification details

Release 

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Release 1 

Replaces AUR50205 Diploma of Automotive Technology

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 verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, 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 describing own role and role of others
• 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 potential problem and taking 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 and 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 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 – Foundation Skills 

AURAFA5007

Develop and document specifications and procedures

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common – Foundation Skills 

AURAFA5006

Prepare technical reports

Electrical – Technical 

AURETA5001

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric over-hydraulic systems

AURETA5002

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in safety systems

AURETA5003

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring and protection systems

AURETA5004

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems

AURETA5005

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in theft-deterrent systems

AURETA5006

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in climate-control systems

Electrical – Technical – Brakes 

AURETB5002

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in braking systems

Electrical – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURETD5002

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in stability, steering and suspension systems

Electrical – Technical – Engines 

AURETE5001

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems

Electrical – Technical – Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle 

AURETH5013

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric and hybrid vehicle systems

Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR5033

Develop and apply electronic systems modification

AURETR5034

Develop and apply electrical systems modification

Electrical – Technical – Transmission 

AURETX5001

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in transmission and driveline systems

Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Brakes 

AURHTB5005

Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle braking system faults

Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURHTD5005

Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle steering and suspension system faults

Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Engines 

AURHTE5004

Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle engine and fuel system faults

Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Transmission 

AURHTX5005

Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle transmission system faults

Mechanical – Motorcycle – Technical 

AURJTA5003

Analyse and evaluate motorcycle engine and transmission system faults

Mechanical – Motorcycle – Technical – Brakes 

AURJTB5002

Analyse and evaluate motorcycle braking system faults

Mechanical – Motorcycle – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURJTD5006

Analyse and evaluate motorcycle steering, suspension and frame system faults

Mechanical – Motorcycle – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURJTR5001

Analyse and evaluate motorcycle electrical and electronic system faults

Mechanical – Plant and Heavy Equipment – Technical 

AURKTA5006

Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant transmission, steering and braking systems faults

AURKTA5007

Analyse and evaluate mobile plant hydraulic system faults

Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Brakes 

AURKTB5002

Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant braking system faults

Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURKTD5003

Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension system faults

AURKTD5004

Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults

Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Engines 

AURKTE5001

Analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel system faults

Mechanical – Mobile Plant – Technical – Transmission 

AURKTX5002

Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant transmission system faults

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Brakes 

AURLTB5002

Analyse and evaluate light vehicle braking system faults

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURLTD5007

Analyse and evaluate light vehicle steering and suspension system faults

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Engines 

AURLTE5003

Analyse and evaluate light vehicle engine and fuel system faults

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Driveline and Final Drives 

AURLTQ5003

Analyse and evaluate light vehicle driveline system faults

Marine – Technical 

AURRTA5007

Analyse and evaluate light marine hydraulic system faults

AURRTA5008

Analyse and evaluate light marine hull performance and stability system faults

Marine – Technical – Engines 

AURRTE5012

Analyse and evaluate light marine engine and powerhead system faults

Marine – Technical – Transmission 

AURRTX5005

Analyse and evaluate light marine transmission system faults

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Loss Assessment or Repair Quoting 

AURTNA5001

Estimate and calculate costs to repair, maintain or modify a vehicle

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical 

AURTTA5022

Develop and apply mechanical system modifications

AURTTA5023

Develop and apply hydraulic system modifications

AURTTA5024

Develop and apply pneumatic system modifications

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Alternative Fuels 

AURTTL5014

Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults

AURTTL5015

Develop and apply gas fuel system modifications

Vehicle Body – Technical – Body 

AURVTN5034

Evaluate and select bodywork materials, equipment and processes

Imported Units 

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAENV672B

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability