AUR31316

Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Set yourself apart and advance your career in the automotive industry with this technical engine reconditioning qualification.

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Course overview

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.

What can I do?

Automotive Engine Reconditioner

Course outcome:

AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

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If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 15 elective units from the list below.

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AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

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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.
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Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

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AURASA002

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

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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.
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Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

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AURMTA007

Conduct non-destructive testing

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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.
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Conduct non-destructive testing

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AURTTE001

Apply knowledge of engine science

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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.
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Apply knowledge of engine science

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AURTTK001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

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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.
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Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

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AURTTK002

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

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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.
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Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

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AURTTM002

Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines

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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.
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Repair bearing tunnels and connecting rods in engines

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AURTTM004

Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

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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.
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Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies

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AURTTM007

Carry out crankshaft grinding

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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
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Carry out crankshaft grinding

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AURTTM008

Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

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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.
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Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies

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AURTTM009

Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

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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
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Fit sleeves and bore and hone engine cylinders

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AURTTM011

Recondition engine cylinder heads

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AURTTM011

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to recondition engine cylinder heads as part of an engine reconditioning process.
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Recondition engine cylinder heads

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AURTTW003

Carry out machining operations

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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.
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Carry out machining operations

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AURAQA002

Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace

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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.
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Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace

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AURATA001

Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

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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.
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Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

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AURLTE002

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

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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.
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Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

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AURTTA005

Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

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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.
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Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

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AURTTA018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

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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.
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Carry out diagnostic procedures

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AURTTC001

Inspect and service cooling systems

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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.
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Inspect and service cooling systems

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AURTTE004

Inspect and service engines

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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.
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Inspect and service engines

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AURTTF002

Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

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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.
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Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems

UNIT CODE
AURTTF005

Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

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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.
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Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

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AURTTM005

Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components

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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.
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Balance rotating and reciprocating engine components

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AURTTM010

Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components

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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.
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Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components

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AURTTM012

Carry out camshaft grinding

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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.
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Carry out camshaft grinding

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AURVTW001

Carry out manual metal arc welding on components

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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.
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Carry out manual metal arc welding on components

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AURVTW004

Carry out tungsten inert gas welding

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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.
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Carry out tungsten inert gas welding

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AURVTW018

Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting

UNIT CODE :
AURVTW018

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic welding, thermal heating and cutting operations.
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Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (AUR31316)

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Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

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Entry requirements

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Selection criteria

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Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

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Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

clear safety glasses to AS 1336 or 1337
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
mechanic gloves
ear plugs or muffs
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard protective clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, and a calculator.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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