Mechanical

Automatic Transmission Mechanic >> job profile

Job Description:

Working on light/heavy vehicles, motor cycles, plant and outdoor power equipment, duties will include carrying out diagnostic procedures, servicing, repair and overhaul of clutch assemblies and servicing, repair and overhaul of automatic transmissions and final drive assemblies. In addition, it will be necessary to service diesel and petrol fuel systems, ignition systems, repair electronic engine and drive management systems, carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems and prepare the vehicle/equipment for customer use.

Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Automatic Transmission)

National Code: AUR30299

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
AUR02170A Service cooling systems and associated components
AUR03170A Service petrol fuel systems
AUR07145A Overhaul transmissions (automatic)
AUR07166A Repair transmissions (automatic)
AUR07170A Service transmissions (automatic)
AUR12645A Overhaul final drive assemblies
AUR12666A Repair final drive assemblies
AUR12670A Service final drive assemblies
AUR13170A Service final drive (driveline)
AUR18676A Test, service and replace battery
AUR18708A Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems
AUR21271A Service and repair electronic drive management systems
AUR23608A Carry out welding, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures
AUR66108A Carry out diagnostic procedures
Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from any endorsed Industry Training Package
Typical Electives
AUR06145A Overhaul clutch assembly and/or components
AUR06166A Repair clutch assemblies and/or associated operating system components
AUR06170A Service clutch assemblies and/or associated operating system components
AUR06645A Overhaul transmissions (manual)
AUR06666A Repair transmissions (manual)
AUR06670A Service transmissions (manual)
AUR13166A Repair final drive (driveline)
BSAORG201A Organise own work schedule to achieve designated team/section goals
PRMCL21A Maintain industrial machinery in a soil free condition

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 4 years, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).

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