Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology - AUR32518

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of services and repairs on tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes. It applies to those working in the light vehicle automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Subjects

Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
Inspect and service braking systems
Carry out advanced light vehicle wheel alignment operations
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Assemble and fit braking system components
Balance wheels and tyres
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Inspect and service suspension systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
Inspect and service steering systems
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Inspect and service drive shafts
Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Determine compliance of steering and suspension modifications
Inspect and service clutch systems
Carry out diagnostic procedures

Standard entry requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.