Set yourself apart and advance your career in the automotive industry with this technical engine reconditioning qualification.
AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning
Get equipped with the practical skills to work as an engine reconditioner in the automotive service and repair industry. Whether you are a new employee or existing worker, this course will upgrade your skills to set up and operate machinery for reconditioning vehicle components.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics (including engine reconditioners) grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years.
In this course you will learn to undertake pre-repair operations such as diagnosis, dismantling engines and evaluating components, conducting test procedures, overhauling engines, and rebuilding and reclaiming engine components. Industry experienced teachers are ready to prepare you for a future in the automotive industry.
Through successful completion of this course you will attain a broad range of knowledge and practical skills to work as an automotive engine reconditioner or continue your studies at a higher level.
The large scale automotive training facilities at TAFE Queensland include workshops equipped with the latest technology including new truck and car donations from Iveco, Mack, Kenworth, Komatsu, Toyota, Nissan, Chrysler and Holden. In addition, there are engine and chassis dyno's, state-of-the-art wheel alignment and brake testing stations for use in hands-on training.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 15 elective units from the list below.
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAEA002 Unit description: 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | |
AURASA002Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURASA002 Unit description: 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | |
AURMTA007Conduct non-destructive testingUnit code: AURMTA007 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to perform non-destructive testing on vehicle components and materials. It involves preparing for non-destructive testing, testing components and materials in order to determine component suitability and serviceability, and completing workplace processes. It applies to those working in the motor sport industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Conduct non-destructive testing | |
AURTTE001Apply knowledge of engine scienceUnit code: AURTTE001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply knowledge of the construction and operation of engines and their components during engine repair or reconditioning activities. It involves identifying engine components and describing their function. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Apply knowledge of engine science | |
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURTTK001 Unit description: 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. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. This unit does not apply to electrical measuring equipment that measures voltage, resistance or current flow. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | |
AURTTK002Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURTTK002 Unit description: 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | |
AURTTM002Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in enginesUnit code: AURTTM002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines. It involves preparing for the task, line boring and honing engine bearing tunnels, repairing connecting rods to specifications and workplace requirements in an engine reconditioning process, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engine components include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines | |
AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assembliesUnit code: AURTTM004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to assemble a short engine block and sub-assemblies, and check clearances and tolerances in an engine reconditioning process. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct assembly procedure, carrying out the assembly and performing post-assembly testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engine blocks and sub-assemblies include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. This unit does not cover fitting semi-finished sleeves, or boring and honing cylinders. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies | |
AURTTM007Carry out crankshaft grindingUnit code: AURTTM007 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out grinding operations on engine crankshafts to specific under sizes. It involves preparing for the task, determining crankshaft damage and required repair action, preparing and using grinding machines to grind crankshafts to specifications, tolerances and workplace requirements, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The crankshafts include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication |
Carry out crankshaft grinding | |
AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assembliesUnit code: AURTTM008 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to dismantle and evaluate an engine block and its sub-assemblies as part of an engine repair or reconditioning process. It involves preparing for the task, dismantling and evaluating the engine blocks and sub-assemblies, determining required repair action, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engine blocks and sub-assemblies include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies | |
AURTTM009Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylindersUnit code: AURTTM009 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to fit sleeves to restore engine cylinder blocks and to bore and hone the sleeves to specific tolerances. It involves preparing for the task, assessing damage and determining required repair action, boring, sleeving and honing engine cylinders, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engines include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication |
Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders | |
AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder headsUnit code: AURTTM011 |
Recondition engine cylinder heads | |
AURTTW003Carry out machining operationsUnit code: AURTTW003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out machining operations on a range of automotive components to specific tolerances. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct machining operation, setting up and machining components to specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It also involves restoring surface finishes and tolerances, and aligning components. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The machining operations apply to those using lathes, and milling or surface grinding machines. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out machining operations |
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AURAQA002Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAQA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to gather information to inspect work done by colleagues to support workplace quality outcomes. It involves demonstrating discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment. It applies to those working in service, repair, sales or office administration job roles in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace | |
AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processesUnit code: AURATA001 Unit description: 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes | |
AURLTE002Diagnose and repair light vehicle enginesUnit code: AURLTE002 Unit description: 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 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | |
AURTTA005Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesivesUnit code: AURTTA005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using sealants and adhesives, preparing and installing bearings, seals and gaskets, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry, It includes agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicle, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | |
AURTTA018Carry out diagnostic proceduresUnit code: AURTTA018 Unit description: 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out diagnostic procedures | |
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systemsUnit code: AURTTC001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service air and liquid cooling systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycle or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service cooling systems | |
AURTTE004Inspect and service enginesUnit code: AURTTE004 Unit description: 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. 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service engines | |
AURTTF002Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systemsUnit code: AURTTF002 Unit description: 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | |
AURTTF005Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systemsUnit code: AURTTF005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in engine forced-induction systems. 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. Forced-induction systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | |
AURTTM005Balance rotating and reciprocating engine componentsUnit code: AURTTM005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to balance rotating and reciprocating engine components. It involves preparing for the task, determining and performing the balancing requirements for the engine component in an engine reconditioning process, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engine components include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components | |
AURTTM010Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine componentsUnit code: AURTTM010 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply heat treatment and straightening techniques to repair damaged or under sized engine components, and perform the necessary machining to reclaim engine components in an engine reconditioning process. It involves preparing for the task, heat treating, straightening and reclaiming engine components, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The engine components include those in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components | |
AURTTM012Carry out camshaft grindingUnit code: AURTTM012 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to grind engine camshafts to specific under sizes. It involves preparing for the task, determining camshaft damage and required repair action, preparing and using grinding machines to grind camshafts to specifications and workplace requirements, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The camshafts include those of engines in vehicles from all sectors of the industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out camshaft grinding | |
AURVTW001Carry out manual metal arc welding on componentsUnit code: AURVTW001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and weld components using the manual metal arc welding (MMAW) process. It involves preparing for the task, selecting, setting up and operating MMAW equipment, identifying and selecting welding electrodes appropriate to welding requirements, selecting and using suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), performing welding to required standard and specifications, inspecting weld quality, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | |
AURVTW004Carry out tungsten inert gas weldingUnit code: AURVTW004 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out welding operations using tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using TIG welding equipment, setting gas flow pressures and welder settings, selecting and using suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), performing welding to given specifications, inspecting and testing weld quality, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Carry out tungsten inert gas welding | |
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cuttingUnit code: AURVTW018 |
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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