AUR31312 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Release: 1

AUR31312 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	Replaces AUR31311 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning Unit codes updated to meet policy requirements

Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to recondition engines 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 Engine Reconditioning is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who recondition engines.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive engine reconditioners.

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 AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR21512 Certificate II in Automotive Cylinder Head Reconditioning or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40112 Certificate IV in Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Some jurisdictions may require this qualification for licensing purposes. In addition 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 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 describing 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 taking action to resolve it 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 developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures undertaking numerical operations, calculations and using formulae (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals, percentages and proportions, simple ratios and averages)
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 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

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 28 units of competency, consisting of:

13 core units

plus

15 elective units, of which:

up to 15 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 5 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
AURAEA3003	Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Common - Health and Safety
AURASA2002	Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Motorsport - Technical
AURMTA3007	Conduct non-destructive testing
Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Engines
AURTTE3001	Apply knowledge of engine science
Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Tools and Equipment
AURTTK2001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK2002	Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Manufacture
AURTTM3002	Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines
AURTTM3004	Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
AURTTM3007	Carry out grinding operations
AURTTM3008	Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
AURTTM3009	Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders
AURTTM3011	Recondition engine cylinder heads
Miscellaneous Mechanical - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURTTW3003	Carry out machining operations

Elective units

Unit code	Unit title
Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Engines
AURHTE3002	Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle)
Mechanical -Light Vehicle -Technical -Engines
AURLTE2001	Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
AURLTE3002	Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)
Miscellaneous Mechanical -Technical
AURTTA2005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTA2009	Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)
AURTTA3018	Carry out diagnostic procedures
Miscellaneous Mechanical – Technical -Fuel Systems
AURTTF3005	Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems
Miscellaneous Mechanical -Technical - Manufacture
AURTTM3001	Operate and monitor computer numerical control machines
AURTTM3003	Apply metal to rebuild engine components
AURTTM3005	Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components
AURTTM3006	Perform advanced machining and blueprinting of engine components
AURTTM3010	Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components
Miscellaneous Mechanical -Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURTTW3002	Set, operate and monitor specialist machines
Vehicle Body -Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
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

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.