AURXXX12 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations
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Qualification Notes
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of mechanical
service and repair tasks within the marine industry. It is suitable for entry into the marine
mechanical service and repair sector.
Job roles or employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations is intended to prepare new employees or
recognise and develop existing workers in the marine mechanical service and repair industry.
The marine technician would be typically involved in tasks involving a specialised range of
methods, tools, materials and information, and be required to provide and pass on solutions to
predictable and unpredictable problems. Some complex and non-routine activities involving
individual responsibility and judgement in known contexts and within established parameters
may be expected.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Entry requirements
Not Applicable
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted towards this
qualification by those who have completed AUR2XX02 Certificate II in Marine Mechanical
Operations, or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR4XX12 Certificate IV in Automotive
Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this
qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context.
Local regulations should be checked for details.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 30 units of competency,
consisting of:
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15 core units
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15 elective units, of which:
o all elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
o up to 5 may be drawn from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training
Package, another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that
the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not
duplicate the outcome of another unit selected for this qualification.
Note:
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Where AUR3xx12 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations is accessed by direct
entry, it is recommended that the following units of competency be selected from the
Marine Specialisation electives:
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Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations
AURR201103A - Service outboard engines and components
AURR201104A - Service inboard engines and components
AURR207670B - Service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
AURR207770B - Service marine inboard transmissions
AURR213670A - Service inboard propeller drive systems
AURR214170B - Service jet drive propulsion systems
Core units
Unit code
AURC270103A
AURE320031B
AURE320066B
AURE321832A
AURR301102A
AURR301105A
AURR307684B
AURR307784B
AURR313631A
AURR313684B
AURR314131B
AURR314166B
AURR346131B
AURR371181A
AURT270278A
Unit title
Apply safe working practices
Install marine electrical systems and components
Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components
Test, diagnose and repair marine electronic systems and
components
Diagnose and repair outboard engines and components
Diagnose and repair inboard engines and components
Diagnose and repair marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
Diagnose and repair marine inboard transmissions
Install inboard propeller drive systems
Diagnose and repair inboard propeller drive systems
Install jet drive propulsion systems
Diagnose and repair jet drive propulsion systems
Install marine engines, controls and instruments
Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the marine
repair industry
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Elective units
Unit code
AURC251179A
AURC251356A
AURC251677A
AURC252327A
AURC261314A
AURC270688A
AURC270789A
AURC270889A
AURE218664A
AURE218676A
AURE218708A
AURE219331A
AURE224008A
AURE318866A
AURE318966A
AURE321171A
AURE321771A
AURR201103A
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Unit title
Write routine texts in the workplace and complete automotive
documentation
Read in the workplace
Use numbers in the workplace
Identify, clarify and resolve problems
Contribute to quality work outcomes
Work effectively with others
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Communicate business information
Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies
Test, service and charge batteries
Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits
Install, test and repair low voltage wiring/lighting systems
Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits
Repair electrical systems
Repair instruments and warning systems
Service and repair electronic spark ignition engine management
systems
Service and repair electronic compression ignition engine
management systems
Service outboard engines and components
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AURR201104A
AURR207670B
AURR207770B
AURR213670A
AURR214170B
AURR246870B
AURR271103A
AURR346108B
AURR346267A
AURR346336A
AURR346435B
AURR346543A
AURR346650A
AURR346660B
AURR346760B
AURR346866B
AURR346931A
AURR346975B
AURR401103A
AURT203670B
AURT210170A
AURT225667A
AURT237272
AURT303666A
AURT304666A
AURT305671A
AURT309166A
AURT310166A
AURT337119A
AURT366108A
AURT366308A
AURT466208A
AURV223608A
AURV281308A
BSBCMN311B
BSBFLM312C
BSBWOR202A
BSBWOR301A
CUVCRS04B
HLTFA301B
MEM09002B
MEM12023A
MEM18001C
MEM18002B
TLID1001A
TLID2010A
TLILIC2001A
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Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations
Service inboard engines and components
Service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions
Service marine inboard transmissions
Service inboard propeller drive systems
Service jet drive propulsion systems
Service deck, hull and cabin equipment
Apply environmental regulations in the marine service industry
Carry out hull repairs
Diagnose and repair marine steering systems
Launch and recover a vessel using a trailer
Launch and recover vessel from crane, gantry and forklift
Moor a motor driven vessel
Winterise vessel and engine systems
Recommission vessel systems
Recommission marine engine systems
Repair deck, hull and cabin equipment
Water test a vessel
Water test engines in tanks
Overhaul two and four cycle outboard engines
Service diesel fuel injection systems
Inspect and service braking systems
Use and maintain measuring equipment
Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes
Repair diesel fuel systems
Repair and replace emission control systems
Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems
Repair hydraulic systems
Repair hydraulic braking systems
Drive and manoeuvre trailer(s)
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures
Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults
Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating
procedures
Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures
Maintain workplace safety
Contribute to team effectiveness
Organise and complete daily work activities
Organise personal work priorities and development
Produce technical drawings
Apply first aid
Interpret technical drawing
Perform engineering measurements
Use hand tools
Use power tools/hand held operations
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Operate a forklift
Licence to operate a forklift truck
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the marine
industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry
requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
include:
Communication
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Teamwork
Problem solving
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Initiative and enterprise
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Planning and
organising
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Self-management
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Learning
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Technology
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clearly communicating workplace information and ideas with
workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), including use of
automotive terms
completing workplace reports
using and contributing to workplace procedures
maintaining workplace records
communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal
enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to
requests for information
interpreting the needs of customers
reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
identifying and describe own role and role of others
working within a team
working with diverse individuals and groups
applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to
support team activities and tasks
recognising a workplace problem or a potential problem and take
action
determining problems needing priority action
referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate
person and suggesting possible causes
seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems
using a range of problem-solving techniques
taking action to resolve concerns
developing practical responses to common breakdowns in
workplace systems and procedures
adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems,
changes and challenges
planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to
achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on
time
identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk
selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes
and procedures
recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
planning own work requirements, setting own work program and
managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice or
operating procedures
asking questions to gain information
identifying sources of information, assistance and expert
knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
participating in self-improvement activities
participating in development of workplace continuous
improvement strategies
helping others develop competency
operating diagnostic and test equipment
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AURXXX12 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Operations
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the marine
industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry
requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification
include:
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performance testing of components, systems and equipment
using tools and equipment efficiently and safely
storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment
and support equipment
using business technology to collect, analyse and provide
information
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