AUR40412 Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement

Release: 1

AUR40412 Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	Replaces AUR40405 Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement

Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and repair complex performance driveline systems.

Job roles or employment outcomes

The Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement is intended to provide advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their technical, diagnostic and repair skills.

Job outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

master technician

performance vehicle technician

Application

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Pathways Information

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50212 Diploma of Automotive Technology 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. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Performance Enhancement are required to have completed an automotive AUR30612 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

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 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

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 10 units of competency, consisting of:

3 core units listed below

plus

7 elective units, of which:

up to 7 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 2 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III 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	Pre requisites
Motorsport - Technical - Engines
AURMTE4001	Test engines using a dynamometer
Motorsport - Technical - Fuel Systems
AURMTF4002	Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems	AURETR3023 AURTTF2001
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical
AURTTA4021	Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Elective units

Unit code	Unit title	Pre requisites
Administration - Foundation Skills
AURAFA5006	Prepare technical reports
AURAFA5007	Develop and document specifications and procedures
Administration - Management, Leadership and Supervision
AURAMA5006	Contribute to business improvement
Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic
AURETR3023	Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR5033	Develop and apply electronic systems modification
AURETR5034	Develop and apply electrical systems modification
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Brakes
AURLTB4001	Overhaul braking system components (light)
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical – Steering and Suspension
AURLTD3005	Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical – Driveline and Final Drives
AURLTQ3001	Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)
AURLTQ3002	Repair final drive – driveline (light vehicle)
Motorsport - Technical
AURMTA3007	Conduct non-destructive testing
AURMTA5003	Determine material suitability for competition vehicle components	AURMTA3007 MEM30012A
AURMTA5008	Apply aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and effects to competition vehicles	AURMTD4002 AURMTJ4001 MEM30012A
Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical – Transmission
AURLTX3001	Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle)
Motorsport - Technical - Steering and Suspension
AURMTD4001	Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer	MEM30012A
AURMTD4002	Prepare competition vehicle suspension	AURLTD3005 AURTTD2004
Motorsport - Technical - Fuel Systems
AURMTF4001	Analyse and repair complex performance carburetted fuel systems	AURTTF2001 AURTTF3006
Motorsport - Technical - Wheels and Tyres
AURMTJ4001	Select and prepare tyres and wheels for motorsport applications
Motorsport - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives
AURMTQ4001	Analyse and repair complex performance driveline systems	AURLTQ3001 AURLTQ3002 AURLTX3001 AURMTA3007
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Environment
AURTEA4001	Manage environmental compliance in the mechanical repair industry
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
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Steering and Suspension
AURTTD2004	Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTD4005	Overhaul steering system components
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines
AURTTE4005	Overhaul engines and associated engine components
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems
AURTTF2001	Service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF3006	Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
AURTTF4007	Overhaul petrol fuel system components
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels
AURTTL5015	Develop and apply gas fuel system modifications
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Driveline and Final Drives
AURTTQ4004	Overhaul final drive assemblies
Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Transmission
AURTTX4007	Overhaul clutch assemblies
AURTTX4008	Overhaul transmissions (manual)
AURTTX4009	Overhaul transmissions (automatic)
Imported Units
BSBWHS401A	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
MEM30012A	Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.