Gladstone Institute Pty Ltd

AUR31520
Certificate III in Automotive
Diesel Engine Technology

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. They will have the opportunity to learn how to diagnose faults, carry out mechanical repairs and dismantle and assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies.

Who can apply

Candidates over the age of 18 (including senior citizens) who are currently working in the automotive industry or wish to enter the industry can apply. The target audience for this course is both domestic and international students and they must have the appropriate visas and wish to acquire the skills, knowledge, and practices necessary to find employment in the automotive retail, service, and repair industries.

Entry Requirements

Duration 78 weeks
INCLUDE60 weeks
Training & Assessment
Holidays

18 weeks

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Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 28

14 core units , plus

14 elective units , of which:

  • all 14  units may be from the elective units listed below
  • up to 5  units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

 

Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Career Opportunities

This course is intended to prepare you to perform mechanical work in the diesel engine service and repair sector. Possible job titles include-

Study Pathway

After successfully AUR31520 – Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology, students may apply for AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.

Fees and Charges

Qualification

A nationally accredited Qualification at the Certificate III Level, AUR31520 – Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Mode of Delivery

  

What Will I Study?

To achieve the qualification, students are required to complete the following 28 units of competency (14 core and 14 elective units).

Study Units

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines

AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines

AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTM004 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM008 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

AURTTM011 Recondition engine cylinder heads

AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems

AURHTE001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies

AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems

AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

AURMTE101 Test engines using a dynamometer

AURTTA009 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations

AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

AURTTL001 Inspect and service CNG fuel systems

AURTTL102 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems

AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components

AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections

AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding

MEM05006 Perform brazing and or silver soldering*

MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting*

MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing*

MEM11011 Undertake manual handling*

MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements*

MEM12024 Perform computations*

MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM14006 Plan work activities*

MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*

MEM18001 Use hand tools*

MEM27004 Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems*

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