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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

AUR30720
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
38Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
8Training providers
Jul 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AUR30720, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Outdoor Power Equipment Repair Technician
Industries
Automotive Service and Repair
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AUR30720 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 38 units: 17 core plus 21 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AURACA102Manage complex customer requirements in an automotive workplace
AURACA103Build customer relations in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURAMA102Communicate business information in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTF102Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURLTJ202Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres
AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURPTA103Service and repair rotary cutting systems
AURPTA104Service and repair drum cutting systems
AURPTA105Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems
AURPTA106Inspect and service line trimming systems and components
AURPTA107Service and repair post boring systems
AURPTA108Service and repair post hole digging systems
AURPTA109Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems
AURPTA110Inspect and service pumping systems
AURPTA111Diagnose and repair pumping systems
AURPTE102Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines
AURPTE103Diagnose and repair outdoor power equipment engines
AURPTE104Overhaul outdoor power equipment engines
AURPTR101Test and service 240 volt portable generators
AURPTR102Test and service electric outdoor power equipment
AURPTR103Service and repair outdoor power equipment engine management systems
AURPTR104Inspect and service cordless electric tool skins
AURPTR105Diagnose and repair cordless electric tool skins
AURPTR106Deploy and service autonomous outdoor power equipment
AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD003Inspect suspension systems
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTF106Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
AURTTJ012Remove, inspect and refit wheel hubs and associated brake components
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTX104Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions
AURTTX106Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions
AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations
TLID0006Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
TLID0015Load and unload goods/cargo
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AUR30720 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

8 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
MTA InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2007→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE GippslandBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.