Get the skills to identify, inspect and perform basic repairs to the mechanical and electrical components of light and heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This entry-level qualification is designed to help you build a foundation of basic knowledge to help you prepare for a career in the automotive industry.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of servicing tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Possible career pathways include:
- Automotive Electrician
- Engine Reconditioner
- Exhaust Fitter and Repairer
- Heavy and Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic
- Panel Beater
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING TECHNOLOGY (AUR20520)
This course is designed to improve your chances of becoming registered as an apprentice by an employer and progressing towards becoming a fully qualified tradesperson in the mechanical trades.
It covers the skills and knowledge in the servicing operations of brakes, steering, suspension, engines, transmissions, batteries and wheel balancing.
MTA (RTO Code 2293) is responsible for the quality of accredited training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment for this course.
See table to the right for full list of competencies associated with this AQF qualification.
UNIT CODE |
UNIT TITLE |
NOMINAL
|
|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURATA001 | Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes | 20 |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries | 10 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 |
| AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems | 10 |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems | 10 |
| AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems | 10 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies | 5 |
| AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts | 5 |
| AURETR103 | Identify automotive electrical systems and components | 25 |
| AURLTA101 | Identify automotive mechanical systems and components | 25 |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | 40 |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | 25 |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 20 |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | 15 |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres | 10 |