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Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
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Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
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 safe working practices in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace.
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems.
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures.
Diagnose and repair charging systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair charging systems. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Diagnose and repair starting systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair starting systems. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Install marine engines, controls and instruments
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to install marine engines, controls and instruments. It involves preparing for the task, installing and testing the operation of marine engines, controls and instruments, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Install marine electrical systems and components
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to install low voltage marine electrical systems and components, such as dash instrumentation, switch and fuse panels, bilge pumps, lighting, global positioning systems (GPS), depth sounders, fish finders, communications equipment and radars. It involves preparing for the task, installing and testing the operation of the electrical systems and components, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the low-voltage electrical systems of marine vessels, such as dash instrumentation, switch and fuse panels, bilge pumps and lighting, global positioning systems (GPS), depth sounders, fish finders, communications equipment and radars.
Apply knowledge of engine science
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.
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to solder electrical components, electrical circuits and system wiring. It involves preparing for the task, preparing components, circuits and wiring for soldering, carrying out soldering, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical wiring and circuits include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, 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 spark ignition engine management systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engine management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the ignition systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Diagnose and repair marine exhaust and cooling systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the exhaust and cooling systems of marine vessels. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Carry out wet run tests on vessel outboard engines
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out wet run tests on vessel outboard engines. It involves preparing for the task, checking the engine, setting up testing equipment, running the engine, conducting the tests, recording test results, and completing work processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service marine outboard engines
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service marine outboard engines and components. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the vessel engine and its associated components, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the engine, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry and includes spark ignition and compression ignition outboard engines. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service marine inboard engines
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service marine inboard engines and components. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the engine and associated components of the vessel, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the engine, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry and includes spark ignition and compression ignition inboard engines. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Diagnose and repair marine outboard engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair marine outboard engines. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Diagnose and repair marine inboard engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair inboard spark ignition and compression ignition engines of marine vessels. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service inboard propeller drive systems on vessels. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service jet drive propulsion systems on vessels. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair marine jet drive propulsion systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the jet drive propulsion systems of marine vessels. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service marine inboard transmissions
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service marine inboard transmissions. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the marine service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the outboard and stern drive transmissions of marine vessels. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the inboard transmissions of marine vessels. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service and repair trailers with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) of up to 4.5 tonnes. It involves servicing the suspension, brakes, axles, couplings and electrical systems, and completing workplace processes and documentation, including any associated recommendations for further action. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The trailers include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery 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
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry.
Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems.
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems.
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in engine forced-induction systems.
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
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.
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic welding, thermal heating and cutting operations.
Diagnose and repair marine network electronic control systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair network electronic control systems in marine vessels. These systems include two-wire high and low speed (CAN-bus) and single wire low speed (LIN-bus) networked circuits essential to control engine powertrain, vehicle dynamic control functions and body control functions. They include vehicle infotainment and climate control systems.
Common Questions
Yes, you must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. You should speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO), and to study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour, 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, which will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training. Additionally, the Queensland government supports young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications.
TAFE Queensland offers flexible training plans including workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile van training, day release, online, or a mix of all these options. The course is available at Coomera Marine on the Gold Coast and Townsville Trade Training Centre Bohle in North Queensland.
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes 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, and hair protection (long hair below collar length must be restrained with a hat, headband, or hair tie). 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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units and 19 elective units. The core units cover areas such as environmental and sustainability best practices, safe working practices, electrical systems, marine engine installation, and engine science, among others.
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