Mechanical

Cylinder Head Reconditioner >> job profile

Job Description:

This job involves the setting up and operation of machinery to restore and recondition cylinder heads in engines. Specifically it involves pre-repair operations such as dismantling engines and evaluating components, conducting testing procedures, carrying out grinding and facing operations to a range of engine components and machining components to specifications using a lathe, drilling and cutting machines. These activities are completed using measuring equipment to fine tolerances.

Qualification: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Cylinder Head Reconditioning)

National Code: AUR20899

Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:

Compulsory Common Core
AUR70125 Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures
AUR70278 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
AUR70314 Contribute to workplace communication
AUR70421 Establish relations with customers
Compulsory Stream
AUR01404A Assemble cylinder heads, check tolerances and carry out relevant testing procedures
AUR01417A Dismantle cylinder heads and evaluate components
AUR23708A Carry out welding, thermal cutting and heating procedures
AUR25678A Use and maintain measuring equipment
AUR26108A Carry out pre-repair operations
AUR34808A Carry out grinding/facing operations
AUR34972A Set, operate and monitor specialist machines
AUR35108A Carry out machining operations
AUR70508A Carry out manual handling operations
Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from any endorsed Industry Training Package
Typical Electives
AUR02166A Repair cooling systems and associated components
AUR02170A Service cooling systems and associated components
AUR25156A Read and interpret engineering drawings
AUR31649A Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use
AUR65349A Prepare written repair quotation
THHCOR01A Work with colleagues and customers

Requirements:

To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 3 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.

Duration:

This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 12 months, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).

Copyright © 2004 Autocareers - Last Updated: 3 December, 2004