Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
AUR31520
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
28Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
12Training providers
Mar 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AUR31520, 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 factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Diesel Engine Technician
Industries
Automotive Service and Repair
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AUR31520 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 factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 28 units: 14 core plus 14 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURHTE001Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies
AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURMTE101Test engines using a dynamometer
AURTTA009Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTL001Inspect and service CNG fuel systems
AURTTL102Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems
AURTTM004Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
AURTTM011Recondition engine cylinder heads
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM27004Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AUR31520 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 factsWho offers it
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