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.
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.
Total number of units = 28
14 core units , plus
14 elective units , of which:
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.
This course is intended to prepare you to perform mechanical work in the diesel engine service and repair sector. Possible job titles include-
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.
A nationally accredited Qualification at the Certificate III Level, AUR31520 – Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
To achieve the qualification, students are required to complete the following 28 units of competency (14 core and 14 elective 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*