Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer - AUM30218

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $3772

$3772 is the average course fee entered on My Skills by 1 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Average Course Duration: 3 Years

3 Years is the average course duration entered on My Skills by 1 training provider(s).

Not all training providers enter this information on My Skills. Contact each training provider directly for further information.

Australian Apprenticeships

This course is available as an Australian Apprenticeship. The fee and duration of an Australian Apprenticeship may differ in each state or territory – view more details.

Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the production of bus, truck and trailer and components manufacture. The qualification is suitable for entry into the automotive manufacturing industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Want to see Training Providers who offer this course?

Search All Training Providers

Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

Learn more

Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

48.6%

Technicians and Trades Workers

18.9%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

15.6%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

5.2%

Other Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

Learn More

JobTrainer

If you are leaving school or looking for work, you may be able to study a free or low-fee course through JobTrainer.

For information on courses and occupations that may be available in your region, please select your state or territory.

Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
Select a state or territory for more information.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Learn More

Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Automotive Manufacturing Career Pathway

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Automotive Manufacturing.

Stream

Bus, Truck & Trailer Manufacture

Certificate II

Automotive Body Builder

Certificate III

Automotive Manufacturing Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

28 units of competency:

11 core units, plus

17 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome, without duplicating the outcome of another unit chosen for this qualification.

The electives are to be chosen as follows:

up to 17 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 5 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units

Unit code	Unit title
AUMATK002	Prepare and operate tools, equipment and machinery
AUMATK013	Monitor and maintain automotive equipment
AUMGLM011	Apply heavy vehicle standards
AUMGQA001	Apply workplace technical quality standards
AUMGTA011	Read and interpret work orders and working drawings
AUMGTM005	Read and interpret engineering drawings and determine requirements
AUMGTW001	Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging
AUMGTW002	Perform mechanical cutting
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Elective Units

Unit code	Unit title
AUMABA012	Operate load shifting equipment
AUMATA008	Produce drawings manually
AUMGMA001	Participate in workplace productivity improvement processes
AUMGTA002	Service vehicle after assembly
AUMGTB011	Assemble, install and test braking system kits
AUMGTD001	Perform wheel alignment operations
AUMGTG001	Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles
AUMGTM001	Assemble vehicle components
AUMGTM002	Assemble vehicle frames and axles
AUMGTM004	Install and fit out components
AUMGTM006	Assemble, install and test hydraulic system kits
AUMGTM007	Assemble, install and test pneumatic system kits
AUMGTM008	Bond and repair fibreglass components
AUMGTM013	Install or replace mechanical units and assemblies
AUMGTN001	Replace and repair vehicle body panels and fittings
AUMGTP001	Finish and paint vehicle body and part surfaces
AUMGTP002	Rework vehicle paint faults
AUMGTR001	Install and replace vehicle electrical units and assemblies
AUMGTR002	Manufacture and modify vehicle wiring harnesses
AUMGTR003	Test, modify and repair vehicle electrical circuits and systems
AUMGTS001	Prepare materials for fabrication using jigs and fixtures
AUMGTS002	Prepare materials for fabrication using manual processes
AUMGTS003	Fabricate plugs
AUMGTS004	Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies
AUMGTT001	Apply trim to vehicle components
AUMGTW003	Perform manual metal arc welding
AUMGTW004	Perform gas tungsten arc welding
AUMGTW005	Perform gas metal arc welding
AUMGTY001	Paint vehicle chassis and panels
AUMGTY002	Install vehicle components
AUMGTY003	Modify and repair chassis and frames
AURACA001	Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURHTB001	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURHTD003	Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
AURTTB004	Inspect and service air braking systems
AURTTD003	Inspect suspension systems
AURTTD004	Inspect and service suspension systems
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MSS402001	Apply competitive systems and practices
MSS402010	Manage the impact of change on own work
MSS402080	Undertake root cause analysis

Training Providers

View training providers who offer this course and compare their course fees and durations.

Learn more

Need help choosing?

Need help choosing a training provider? Download a factsheet and comparison table to assist you with comparing training providers and making a decision.

Learn more

USI

All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI in order to receive a qualification.

Learn more

Labour Market

Labour market insights can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job.

Learn more