Mechanical
Natural Gas Vehicle Installation Mechanic >> job profile
Job Description:
Natural Gas fuel is used on cars, trucks and buses and has good potential growth as an alternative and environmentally friendly fuel source for vehicles. This job involves the carrying out of diagnostic procedures, overhaul, repair and servicing of engines and associated components, the repair, servicing and installing of natural gas fuel systems and the repair and servicing of petrol fuel and emission control systems. In addition, repair of electrical, ignition and electronic engine management systems is completed. Within these activities, fabrication of components and welding, soldering and thermal cutting and heating procedures are carried out.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Installer)
National Code: AUR31299
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125A | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278A | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314A | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421A | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR01166A | Repair engines and associated engine components |
| AUR01170A | Service engines and associated engine components |
| AUR03166A | Repair petrol fuel systems |
| AUR03170A | Service petrol fuel systems |
| AUR04131A | Install gas fuel systems |
| AUR04166A | Repair gas fuel systems |
| AUR04170A | Service gas fuel systems |
| AUR04671A | Service and repair emission control systems |
| AUR18708A | Carry out minor repairs to electrical systems |
| AUR18866A | Repair electrical systems |
| AUR19531A | Install ancillary electrical equipment |
| AUR20666A | Repair ignition systems |
| AUR21171A | Service and repair electronic engine management systems |
| AUR23608A | Carry out welding, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
| AUR24623A | Fabricate components/equipment |
| AUR25678A | Use and maintain measuring equipment |
| AUR26108A | Carry out pre-repair operations |
| AUR31649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use |
| AUR65130A | Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action |
| AUR66108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR01145A | Overhaul engines and associated engine components |
| AUR18676A | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR21271A | Service and repair electronic drive management systems |
| AUR41608A | Carry out cash and/or credit/funds transfer transactions |
| AUR41803A | Apply legal requirements relating to product sales |
| AUR42403A | Apply legal requirements relating to automotive sales |
| AUR51356A | Read in the workplace |
| AUR51677A | Use numbers in the workplace |
| AUR70508A | Carry out manual handling operations |
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 6 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).