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Course Guide

AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

January 2017

Level 5, 570 St. Kilda Rd. Melbourne, Victoria, 3004 1300 497 333 | xseed.edu.au XSEED Pty Ltd trading as XSEED RTO Code 21402 | ABN 36 062 342 376

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Contents Course Guide ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Course Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Target Participants ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Location ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Course Duration & Timelines ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Course Entry Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 4

XSEED Course Admission Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 5

Participant Identification Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 5

Skills First training subsidies ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Student Resources, Texts, Materials, Equipment Requirements ............................................................................... 6

Course Fees.................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Specific Industry Needs................................................................................................................................................. 6

RPL / Credit Transfer ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Schedule and Sequencing ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Pathways into the qualification .................................................................................................................................... 9

Pathways from the qualification .................................................................................................................................. 9

Employment Pathways ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Course Requirements / Packaging Rules / Core and Elective Units ............................................................................ 9

Workplace Learning Model .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Assessment Arrangements .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Educational & Support Services .................................................................................................................................. 12

Reasonable Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Legislative Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Infrastructure, Equipment & Physical Resources ....................................................................................................... 13

Learning & Assessment Resources ............................................................................................................................ 14

XSEED Personnel ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Industry Engagement Processes ................................................................................................................................ 14

Assessment Validation Process .................................................................................................................................. 14

Evaluation Processes .................................................................................................................................................... 15


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Course Guide

COURSE


RELEASE NUMBER & CURRENCY

Release 1 – Current

INTRODUCTION

This course guide is designed to give you as much information as possible about the course you are interested in

enrolling into, the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Throughout this guide, we will provide

information about the course itself, the type of jobs and positions graduates might typically work in and

recommended requirements for students to be able to get started on their studies.

If you have any questions about anything in the document, please feel free to contact one of our Dedicated

Student Advisers who can provide you with any assistance you might require.

Course Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light

vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

Target Participants

The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognises and

develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

light vehicle mechanical technician.

There are several target groups for this qualification:

those who want to enter the sector – they may be those undertaking a career change with no skills or

experience in the new career and have an employer who is willing to employ them as an apprentice either

through their own endeavours or support from XSEED or Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

(AASN)

individuals participating in an approved automotive servicing traineeship or working as an automotive

mechanical repair assistant and have not obtained a certified qualification.

school leavers and/or unemployed persons wanting to gain entry into the automotive servicing industry

and have an employer who is willing to employ them as an apprentice either through their own

endeavours or support from XSEED or Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN)

As noted in the entry requirements section, applicants are best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if they

have minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills (ACSF Level 3).


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Location

This course is offered as an apprenticeship program with the learning and assessment being delivered in your

workplace. A good deal of your learning will take place on the job to develop and grow your skills under the

supervision of your workplace supervisor or senior mechanic. Your trainer will, additionally, work with you to

deliver the theory and skill basics that underpin your work and prepare you for new skills over time. If for any

reason, your workplace does not have the ability to provide the learning opportunities for certain units, then

alternative arrangements will be made for you with one of our support workshops that is equipped to meet your

needs. Your trainer will discuss your learning needs with your employer at the commencement of your program

to establish your training plan.

Course Duration & Timelines

Volume of Learning is 2100 hrs over 4 years

Course is taught

over a 48 to 72 month period as part of an Australian approved apprenticeship program that specifies the

maximum duration of the Approved Training Scheme for each relevant qualification on a full-time, and

where available, a part-time basis depending on the state jurisdiction. For e.g. in Victoria, VRQA (Victorian

Registration and Qualifications Authority) determines the maximum duration of this apprenticeship as 48

months for full time and 72 for part time.

In addition to workbook/online activities, students engage in reading, their own research, completion of projects,

and other assignments, as well as workplace training with their supervisor, learning on the job. Trainers visit

monthly for a minimum of three hours to deliver training and assess competency in clusters once the student is

ready. The trainer is also available for contact between visits by phone and email.

Where a learner has already attained credit transfers for relevant units of competency, the duration of the course

may be shortened. The details of this alternative timetable will be detailed in the individual’s training plan.

Nominal Hours. According to the Victorian Purchasing Guide, this course should be delivered between 1145 – 1205

hours

Total nominal hours: 1150

Intensity of learning: PUSH 3 hours per month x 48 months = 144 over 120 weeks = 1.2

Course Entry Requirements

Upon completion of the Pre Training Assessment and identification of learner strengths and weaknesses the

training content, delivery, methodologies and assessments will be tailored to suit individual learner needs which

will increase learner engagement and ownership.

There are no limitations to entry based on age, gender, social or educational background. However, as the course

requires physical activity, students should be aware that they will need to be physically capable of completing the

course activities.

Apprentices are best equipped to achieve the course outcomes if they have minimum language, literacy and

numeracy skills (ACSF level 3) as summarised below. Learners should be able to:


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Read and follow information presented in manuals and work instructions e.g. job specifications, policies

and procedures

Read and comprehend legal requirements and understand the relevant regulations for the industry

Write clear sequenced instructions for routine/everyday contact

Develop and use personal organisation systems such as files, notebooks, folders and checklists

Participate in oral exchanges requiring some negotiation e.g. respond to specific enquiries, complaints or

problems with clients or customers

Learners may need some assistance with vocabulary and grammar/punctuation as English may be a second

language. Those who do not have the required English Language skills will be assisted where practical however, if

their language skills are not sufficient they will be referred to a specialised English language centre, ideally a TAFE

close to their home or workplace.

XSEED Course Admission Requirements

Education and experience

No formal experience is required but participants must be employed as an apprentice.

Language Literacy and Numeracy skills

Students will undertake a Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the pre-enrolment process, to

identify any additional support requirements.

Participant Identification Requirements

This training product has the following specific participant identification requirements for an application for

enrolment to be accepted:

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

If you are accessing government subsidized training, you will need to provide evidence of your citizenship

and photo ID, ie your licence and green medicare card.

Skills First training subsidies

The Skills First is an exciting initiative from the Victorian Government-to provide subsidised training to eligible

students to gain new skills or upgrade existing qualifications. It aims to make vocational training more accessible

to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or to those who wish to gain a higher-level qualification.

Full details of the Skills First initiative can be found at

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/skillsfirst/Pages/students.aspx .

Skills First subsidies apply to this course for eligible students and the subsidies and fees applicable for eligible

students, as well as any additional fees can be located on our website.

Eligibility requirements include:

Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency

Either:

o Under 20 years of age, or

o Undertaking a course that is higher than their highest existing qualification; or


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o Undertaking an approved apprenticeship

And:

o Commencing not more than two courses in any year,

o Studying no more than two courses at any time

o Commencing no more than two courses at a particular AQF level in their lifetime.

It is important for students to note that commencing any course contributes to the lifetime rule, and completing

any course means that they will not be eligible for funding at that course level in the future.

Skills First subsidies do not apply to RPL at Next Gear. If you choose to apply for RPL, there is a separate fee

applicable. Details of RPL fees can be found on the Fees page of our website.

Student Resources, Texts, Materials, Equipment Requirements

You will also be required to develop your toolkit with the purchase of your own tools over time.

Your learning materials will be provided to you on a tablet device. You will need to use a charging plug that has

the output capacity of 5 volts and 2.0amps at a minimum, as the use of a substandard charging device may result

in the charging device overheating and create a fire hazard. The tablet will be your responsibility during your

studies. If you lose or damage the tablet, you will need to purchase a replacement device at a cost of $250.

There will be times when you need to listen to audio or video, so make sure you can listen to these through your

headphones.

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When you first login please accept and enable any prompts to allow JavaScript and accept cookies from our site as

these are required to access your learning materials.

Course Fees

Varies depending on applicants for fee for service or through a government subsidized program. You will receive a

Course Fees agreement from XSEED which sets out all of the terms and conditions and all fees related to the

training.

Specific Industry Needs

Industry requires individuals with strong communication skills, excellent social skills and customer service skills.

Industry also looks for those who have a desire to learn, and to work well in a team environment and individually.

COURSE ORGANISATION & DELIVERY MODES

XSEED recommends a study pathway in consultation with the student providing a logical program structure for

students undertaking learning and assessment tasks.


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The only training and assessment model offered is on-the-job, in the workplace. Examples of work-based training

are observation assessment, interviewing third party supervisors and manager, post observation questioning and

(if appropriate) copies of documents produced in the course of the candidate carrying out their duties.

The trainer/assessor will regularly visit the workplace for the purpose of training, on the job observation and

assessment, and consultation with supervisors.

There are two options for apprentices to access learning resources:

Online download of materials

Workbooks with Email / Fax / Postage

The workbook model requires posting the workbooks to the student who then submit assessment by email

(preferred), or fax or by post.

All participants are introduced to a “Know – See – Do – Prove” learning strategy. Participants acquire knowledge

so that they understand what they are doing. They then watch the task being performed in a step-by-step

demonstration, followed by practice of the task, preparing for an assessment to confirm their competence. XSEED

trainers/assessors go on-the-job to assess participants in real life situations.

The learning and assessment resources are designed to give facilitator/assessors a variety of methods of engaging

the learners and assessing their competencies:

Session plans are designed “just in time” by the facilitator delivering the program, in consultation with

RTO staff

Facilitators are briefed on the client group, necessary requirements and resources/support available

throughout delivery

Students’ progress and support needs are monitored via telephone and email between face to face

sessions

Resources are relevant and up to date

Units that require delivery within an alternative environment due to the performance criteria and

assessment requirements of the unit will be organised accordingly

Soft skills will also be addressed and part of the program addressing: motivation, attitude, employer

expectations, skill analysis etc.

While in the workplace, the assessor should consider the visit part of their professional development – an

opportunity to maintain networks, industry knowledge and current methods.

RPL / Credit Transfer

XSEED has a simple but methodical RPL process.

Students are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the

facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any class/workshop opportunities should they be

unsuccessful in the RPL process.

All students with previous learning or experience may apply for recognition of prior learning. The RPL process is

described in depth in the RPL Guide. Prospective students will be made aware of the RPL policy and procedure

prior to enrolment in the program, via discussions, the Student handbook and the website.

On completion of the RPL process, students are given an individual strategy document showing the units they

need to complete and methods for undertaking learning and assessment in those units.


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The marking guide for each subject contains an assessor worksheet with a checklist of assessment tasks and brief

instructions about the level of experience typically expected for RPL. Irrespective of a person’s experience,

evidence must be provided for all performance criteria, skills, knowledge and critical aspects of knowledge.

Our RPL philosophy is as follows:

Students pay a one-off, non-refundable RPL application fee to cover the cost of supporting them in

assembling the relevant documentation and providing a quote for the likely cost of their qualification

after RPL assessment.

Documented evidence of equivalent or higher studies will generally be granted RPL at no extra cost

provided equivalence can be verified. Credit Transfer is awarded at no charge where evidence of

competency is provided for the same unit code.

Application for RPL is based on a student’s self-assessed level of confidence against the performance

criteria for the units they are considering for RPL; mapping documents are provided at no charge to

support the student’s decision process.

RPL strategies may include:

Portfolio Assessment: Students with significant experience nay choose to prepare a portfolio of

evidence to support recognition of prior learning. Mapping documents are provided to assist them in

assembling the necessary evidence.

Verbal Assessment: Verbal assessment against a checklist or standard written assessment tasks can be

the most time- and cost-effective RPL assessment strategy for experienced candidates, because these

tasks are already mapped against the competency standard. It is pre-defined, clear and consistent,

therefore meets the rules of evidence. The assessment interview is recorded and retained for audit.

Skills Observation/Role plays: Assessing practical competencies for RPL follows the process noted above

for standard assessments. Again, checklists are the best option, and audio or video recording is best for

audit purposes.

Third Party Evidence: Past or present managers or supervisors may be able to provide a third party

report as supplementary evidence and verification of authenticity. Checklists are provided for each unit

of competency. It is important to remember that workplace colleagues are unlikely to be qualified RTO

assessors, so their evidence must be supported by evidence of formal assessment.

Prospective students will be made aware of the RPL policy and procedure prior to enrolment in to the program,

via discussions, the Student Handbook and the website.

Students are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the

facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any class/workshop opportunities offered should they

be unsuccessful in the RPL process. Students are given an individual strategy document showing the units they

need to complete and methods for undertaking learning and assessment in those units

Schedule and Sequencing

The course is available for open enrolment throughout the year.

Please refer to Appendix One attached for specific unit sequencing information.


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PATHWAYS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Training Pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20516 Certificate II in

Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant

qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical

Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.

Employment Pathways

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

light vehicle mechanical technician

Course Requirements / Packaging Rules / Core and Elective Units

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 36 units of competency, consisting of:

20 core units

16 elective units:

o Up to 16 Electives can be chosen from the prescribed list

o Up to 6 Electives 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.

Consistent with Qualification Rules and prerequisite requirements the qualification offered comprises the

following units of competence:

Units of competency

Code Title

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C

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E

AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace C

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

C

AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace C

AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles C

AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines C


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AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems C

AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems C

AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems C

AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems C

AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations C

AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems C

AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems C

AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines C

AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits C

AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems C

AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems C

AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems C

AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems C

AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems C

AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures C

AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products E

AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace E

AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace E

AURTTA008 Produce patterns and templates E

AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems E

AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes E

AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions E

AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions E

AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes E

AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems E


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AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions E

AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies E

AURLTQ002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts E

AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems E

AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems E

AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems E

Workplace Learning Model

This course will be delivered in the workplace with on-line assessment via the Next Gear Student Portal. Face to

face sessions will be provided monthly in consultation with the employer where applicable.

Flexible delivery options such as the use of blended and/or self-paced materials allow students the flexibility to

complete their skill gap learning between visits and refer back to the materials at any time as a valuable reference

library.

Participants should expect to undertake approximately 10 hours study per week for the duration of the session

schedule. These hours may be completed on or off-the-job.

Assessment Arrangements

A range of assessment environments are involved in the assessment of your competency. Workplace and case

study projects are employed for summative assessment, where workplace application of all competencies can be

observed by the XSEED Assessor. For on-the-job observations, the trainer will visit the participant on-site at a

mutually convenient time. The trainer will also talk with your workplace supervisor who will be asked to confirm

that you are performing the tasks being assessed in your work to the standards expected in the workplace.

Recognition documentation and applications is available for all units of competency for those participants who

have extensive experience in the unit areas. RPL applications will be offered and processed as per XSEED’s

Participant Advice and Selection Policy.

At all times, the assessment approaches planned will be compliant with XSEED’s Assessment Policy, and when

implemented meet the Code of Conduct requirements. All assessment approaches used will be compliant with the

requirements of the Assessment Guidelines from the national Training Package or accredited course curriculum.

For each unit of competency (and each element within the unit), a range of evidence will be collected as per the

evidence gathering techniques below. It is a requirement that all assessments maintain at a minimum, two types

of appropriate evidence to verify your competence for each element within a unit, which address the performance

criteria requirements of the elements. At least one of these evidence pieces should be a form of direct evidence (it

should be noted that evidence pieces may overlap elements and units within the course).

All assessment tools are aligned directly with the course the following ways:

Meets Unit, Element & Performance Criteria requirements;


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Covers the Unit Range Statement or Range of Conditions, Evidence Guide and Critical Aspects of Evidence

or Assessment Conditions;

Covers all Underpinning Knowledge or Knowledge Evidence, and Skills requirements or Performance

Evidence; and

Covers Specific Evidence Requirements as listed in each individual unit of competency.

Resources are often specified that must be used in assessment at a unit of competency level. All specific resources

for each unit of competency are listed within XSEED’s Assessment Resource for each unit. Information within each

unit resource includes:

Specific assessment resources required;

Assessment methods available to be used;

Plan for and timing of assessment; and

Any adjustments that may be needed to cater for different participant characteristics.

Assessors, when deeming a candidate competent, must have judged evidence collected to also have met the

requirement of the Dimensions of Competency and be certain that the candidate can consistently apply and

transfer the skills and knowledge covered into new work situations.

Educational & Support Services

An assessment is completed with all clients prior to enrolment to identify any individual need, resource

requirements, and support options for clients. Any weaknesses identified in the LLN Assessment are

communicated to the trainer with a support strategy outlined for implementation.

Participants are asked to identify their individual needs, but are sometimes reluctant to do so. XSEED personnel

monitor the progress of all participants and their readiness for assessment as they progress through their course.

Delivery materials and methods may be adapted for the special needs of clients. Some examples may include

enlarging print materials for vision requirements, provision of ICT equipment and support, accessing interpreter

services or using individual delivery methods. A range of support services, including LL&N training, may be

accessed as required for participant needs.

Reasonable Adjustment

Reasonable adjustment is the process of adjusting our intended methods of learning and assessment to

accommodate the unique requirements of our clients, yet remaining within the constraints of the training package

whilst still applying the principles of assessment.

XSEED has policies that include reasonable adjustment and access and equity principles. We are committed to

assisting all of our clients to complete the course where it is within our capacity. To ensure we understand where

we can assist we ask our learners to self-identify any areas where we can support them. Language, literacy and

numeracy levels are evaluated before entry to the programme, as described in a later section.

The trainer/assessor will also make their own observations as to how they can modify our assessment process to

meet the needs of our learners. Any requests for Reasonable Adjustment that cannot immediately be

accommodated will be discussed with the Faculty Director, and where we cannot accommodate the request, we

will refer the learner to a suitable organisation.


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In the first instance, students with identified learning needs (generally as a result of a Language Literacy and

Numeracy evaluation before entry to the programme) will be referred to the Learning Support Services Officer.

Reasonable adjustment will be provided for students with special learning needs (such as a disability or

learning difficulty) according to the nature of the learning need.

Reasonable adjustments are made to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to

demonstrating achievement in the program of study.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, and

alternative methods of assessment such as oral assessment.

Reasonable adjustments will not provide the student with an advantage over other students so far as the

Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence are concerned.

XSEED is in the process of incorporating a separate comment section of “Reasonable Adjustments” into its

assessment tools. This process is ongoing and in the meantime if the section is unavailable, trainers/assessors will

continue recording the notes on all reasonable adjustments made in the general comment sections.

Legislative Requirements

XSEED personnel note the following legislation that impacts on their planning and implementation of delivery

approaches in the course area. Specific legislative documents are located at: http://www.austlii.edu.au/

Workplace Health & Safety

Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Consumer protection laws apply

Infrastructure, Equipment & Physical Resources

All XSEED personnel involved in the delivery of this course have direct access to the current version of the Training

Package and Training and Assessment Resources.

All XSEED personnel involved in the delivery of this course have direct access a range of training and assessment

resources that incorporate special needs and reasonable adjustment procedures. Resources approved for each

unit of competency are listed in the Competency Mapping documentation for each unit of competency.

XSEED has reviewed the equipment and facility requirements for each unit of competency, by conducting an

analysis at a unit of competency level to ensure resource requirements are identified are addressed, and

guarantees that it has access to all equipment required to fully implement the program as each participant is

enrolled.

Where unit of competency resources have detailed specifications, these have been noted and addressed.

For work based programs, the equipment and facility requirements for this course is identified as follows:

Pre-enrolment information - Located on the XSEEDs website and Intranet

Unit Information - Located on training.gov.au

RPL Process - Located on the XSEEDs website

Reference Materials

http://www.austlii.edu.au/


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Handouts, templates of workplace documents, brochures, images, books, and support material are provided to

participants. The XSEED has a working reference library available to all trainers to access to support their training

and assessment delivery.

Physical Resources:

Note the following products and equipment are to be supplied by the workplace, if required for training and/or

assessment purposes. An equipment facilities and resources audit/risk assessment will be conducted at each

worksite, prior to commencement of training, to ensure that trainees will have access to the appropriate physical

resources.

Learning & Assessment Resources

XSEED has carefully chosen and planned the learning resources used to guide participants to ensure they are able

to obtain and absorb the required knowledge and skills prior to assessment. These resources provide full coverage

of all required areas.

The following resources are available and utilised when planning and implementing this course program:

Approved learning resources – including Learner Guide, recommended readings, tool boxes, e-books, self-

assessments for each unit of competency; and

Approved training and assessment resources – please refer to the Trainer Guide for each unit of

competency.

All learning and assessment materials are available for trainers and participants.

XSEED Personnel

All XSEED consultants engaged in the delivery and assessment of this program have demonstrated their

vocational competency through the XSEED Verification of Competencies Procedure and Personnel Competencies

Matrix directly covering the requirements of the training package.

XSEED has documented the human resources available to deliver this training product. This ensures suitable

trainers and assessors are available. This is recorded at a unit of competency level to ensure any specific

requirements are met for each unit, and allows efficient deployment of personnel to meet clients’ needs.

Industry Engagement Processes

All of our training and assessment strategies has been developed through engagement with a range of industry

stakeholders and client bodies, and will continue to be validated through feedback from candidates and the

industry as the course is implemented, using the validation strategy outlined in the Validation Policy.

Discussions and feedback from all parties is documented for implementation through XSEED’s Industry

Engagement Report and Continuous Improvement Register.

Assessment Validation Process

The assessment validation processes used in this program comply with RTO policy and are as follows:

1. The RTO conducts regular validation of training & assessment strategies, tools and training resources.

Validation will occur

Prior to the delivery of any qualification on scope


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A selection of units listed on the Training & Assessment Strategy will be scheduled for review at least

annually with at least 50% of the scope being validated within 3 years and the remainder within 5 years.

Every qualification on scope must be validated at least once every 5 years [NVR 2015 Standard 1.10]

2. CEO will convene a Validation Consensus Panel for each qualification (or set of qualifications) on scope and

allocate the necessary resources (human and physical) to ensure the panel’s successful operation

3. Members of the Validation Consensus Panel [NVR 2015 Standard 1.11] will comprise one or more persons who

are not directly involved in the particular instance of delivery and assessment of the training product being

validated, and who collectively have:

vocational competencies and current industry skills relevant to the assessment being validated;

current knowledge and skills in vocational teaching and learning; and

the training and assessment qualification or assessor skill set referred to in Item 1 or 3 of Schedule 1 of the

NVR 2015 (i.e. TAE40110 or greater).

4. Validation will involve industry consultation [NVR 2015 Standard 1.5] – this may be by way of membership of

the sub-committee or by other input (e.g. interview)

5. Each participant of the Validation Consensus Panel and will complete a Validation Consensus Group

Confidentiality Form.

6. A Summary Validation Report will be completed for every validation session conducted for approval by the

CEO.

7. Marking Guides will be used by all Assessors as a method to moderate assessments and ensure consistency in

the judgment of competencies

8. Actions identified by this sub-committee [NVR 2015 Standard 1.6] may be reflected in

Changes to elective listing

Changes to training & assessment strategies

Changes to other internal documents

Changes in training resources or facilities

Changes in staff

Changes to marketing materials

Changes to policies and procedures

Increment in version control

Evaluation Processes

XSEED’s Evaluation Policy used for all program areas is engaged for the regular and timely evaluation of outcomes

for the course.

Discussions and feedback from all parties is documented for implementation through XSEED’s various XSEED

personnel meetings as per the Communications Policy, and also through the Continuous Improvement Register.

UNIT OUTLINES


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AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in

an automotive workplace. It involves those safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools

and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes

the individual’s responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident.

It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels,

motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry.


This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices,

including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following

sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs.

It applies to those working in the automotive industry.

AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in

an automotive workplace.

It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry.

AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of

automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures. It involves preparing for the task,

inspecting and testing the battery to determine serviceability, charging, jump-starting, removing and replacing,

and undertaking the final retesting of batteries, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The batteries include those in

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or

outdoor power equipment.

AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service engines. It involves preparing for

the task, inspecting the engine, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the engine, and

completing workplace processes and documentation.


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It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those of agricultural

machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant or motorcycles. The unit does not apply to

outdoor power equipment engines.

AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service petrol fuel systems. It involves

preparing for the task, inspecting the fuel system for leaks, inspecting the air filter, reporting the inspection

findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The petrol fuel systems include those of

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant or


AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service braking systems according to

manufacturer specifications. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection

findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The braking systems include those of

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery, outdoor

power equipment or trailers. The braking systems may be hydraulic, air over hydraulic, air, mechanical, or hand

and parking braking systems.

AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the steering systems of

light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the

diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and

documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering systems include those in

light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or outdoor power equipment.

AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the suspension systems of

light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the


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documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The suspension systems include those in

light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or outdoor power equipment.

AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out servicing operations. It involves preparing for

the task, identifying lubricant requirements, servicing and adjusting vehicle and machinery, reporting the

inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The servicing operations include those of

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor

power equipment.

AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the hydraulic braking

systems of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying

out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and

documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The hydraulic braking systems include

those in light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or outdoor power equipment. This unit does not apply to

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.

AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the cooling systems of

vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis

and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those in

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor

power equipment.

AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engines

and compression ignition engines of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct


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diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing

workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those in light

vehicles or light commercial vehicles.

AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle

and machinery electrical systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting and testing the circuit, repairing the

circuit, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The basic electrical circuits include those

in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery

or outdoor power equipment.

AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the charging systems of

vehicles, vessels or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure,

carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes

and documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. The charging systems include those in

agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery,

motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.

AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the starting systems of



and documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. The starting systems include those in




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AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the ignition systems of



and documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. The ignition systems include those in



AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engine

management systems of vehicles or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic

procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace

processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. Spark ignition engine management

systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile

plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.

AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the emission control

systems of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying

out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and

documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. Emission control systems include those

in light vehicles, light commercial vehicles, marine vessels or motorcycles. This unit does not apply to agricultural

vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery.

AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedure

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out diagnostic procedures on vehicles, vessels or

machinery. It involves confirming the existence of a fault, choosing the appropriate diagnostic procedure and

tools, applying the diagnostic procedure, and reporting conclusions.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.


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AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify, select and supply automotive parts and

products to meet customer requirements. It involves matching a diverse range of automotive components, parts

and products to a customer’s vehicle or equipment by cross-referencing manufacturer, model and other

identifiable numbers using manual, computer-generated and online catalogue systems.

AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to communicate in an automotive workplace. It involves

communicating effectively by conveying and receiving information using verbal and non-verbal techniques and

correct automotive technical terminology.

AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store automotive measuring

equipment. It involves selecting and maintaining measuring equipment, and using measuring equipment to

determine length, width, angles, ovality, depth, out of square, clearances, run-out, pressure and temperature of

automotive components and materials.

AURTTA008 Produce patterns and templates

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to produce patterns and templates for manufacturing

parts or assisting the fitting of accessories. It involves preparing for the task, planning the process, plotting the

dimensions and completing the pattern or template, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.

AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems. It

involves preparing for the task, inspecting the fuel injection system for leaks, inspecting the air filter, reporting the

inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The diesel fuel injection systems include

those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile

plant or outdoor power equipment.

AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes from

wheels. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work; inspecting, repairing

and refitting the tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation.


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It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and tubes include those of light

vehicles, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.

AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service manual transmissions. It involves

preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the

transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The manual transmissions include those

of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or


AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service automatic transmissions. It involves

preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the

transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The automatic transmissions include

those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery,


AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to conduct basic troubleshooting processes to identify

common automotive faults or problems based on evidence provided by customers.

It applies to those identifying basic automotive faults in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light

vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive

service and repair industry.

AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the clutch systems of light



It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. Clutch systems include those in light

vehicles or light commercial vehicles.


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AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the manual transmissions

of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the


documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The manual transmissions include those

in light vehicles or light commercial vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial

vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.

AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the final drive assemblies

of light vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the


documentation.

It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. Final drive assemblies include those in

light vehicles or light commercial vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial


AURLTQ002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the drive shafts of light



It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The drive shafts include those in light

vehicles or light commercial vehicles. This unit does not apply to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial


AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the electronic body

management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery. These systems include two-wire high and low speed (CAN-

bus) and single wire low speed (LIN-bus) networked circuits in the vehicle or machinery’s embedded network

electronic control system and are essential to controlling vehicle, vessel or machinery body control functions,

including passenger convenience, comfort, navigation and infotainment systems. The unit involves preparing


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for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing

post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. Electronic body management embedded

networked systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine

vessels, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles.

AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in dynamic control systems

of vehicles. These systems include the functions of a vehicle electronic braking control module (EBCM), such as

anti-lock braking, brake assist, descent control, electronic brake force distribution, electronic park brake, hill start

assist, stability control, traction control and active roll-over protection. The unit involves preparing for the task,

selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair

testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. Vehicle dynamic control systems include

those in heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or motorcycles.

AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the engine and

transmission management systems of vehicles or machinery. These systems communicate on the vehicle two-wire

(CAN-bus) networked controlled circuit, and are an integral part of an engine and transmission management

system. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the


documentation.

It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. Engine and transmission management

systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or mobile plant

machinery.


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APPENDIX 1: COURSE SCHEDULE

CERTIFICATE III IN LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY)

UNIT CODE UNIT NAME

AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace


AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products

AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTA008 - Produce patterns and templates

AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines

AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems

AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes

25%

AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions

AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions

AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations

AURATA001 - Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems

AURLTX003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions

AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies

AURLTQ002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts

50%

AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits


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AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems


AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems

AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems

AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems

75%


100% Competent


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