ObjectivesThis apprenticeship course provides the training component of an Apprenticeship in Outdoor Equipment. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to develop a trade career working for businesses that service and repair outdoor power equipment.
Entry requirementsBefore you begin your training, you must gain full time employment as an outdoor equipment apprentice, under a training agreement established with your employer.
Academic titleCertificate III in Outdoor Equipment
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
You will learn how to repair and service a wide range of outdoor power equipment including:
* Rotary, drum, reciprocating and chainsaw cutting systems
* Post hole systems
* Pump systems
* Generators
* Cooling systems
Where • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
Duration Options
This apprenticeship takes up to 4 years to complete, however it may be possible to achieve time exemptions based on existing competency or accelerated learning achievements.
You will attend a number of one week study blocks at BRIT during the first three years of your apprenticeship.
Selection Process • No Selection Process Required
Employment Opportunities
This qualification is nationally recognised for employment in the outdoor equipment trade. It can also lead you into careers such as owning your own repair business, management, sales and teaching in the automotive field.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Packaging Rules
AUR05: Automotive Industry Retail, Service And Repair Training Package
36 units of competence are required to complete this qualification within the specific requirements as set out in the three areas below:
ONE The following units of competence are compulsory:
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AURC270103A Apply safe working practices
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AURT366108A Carry out diagnostic procedures
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AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
TWO 27 units of competence from the Technical Inventory which must include 4 units of competence from the Outdoor Power Equipment cluster
THREE 6 units of competence from the Retail, Service and Repair or any endorsed training package that meet the needs of the enterprise
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
AURC270103A Apply Safe Working Practices
AURE218676A Test, Service and Charge Batteries
AURE218708A Carry Out Repairs to Single Electrical Circuits
AURE219331A Install, Test And Repair Low Voltage Wiring/Lighting Systems
AURE222976A Test And Service Outdoor Powered Equipment
AURE318866A Repair Electrical Systems
AURE319166A Repair Charging Systems
AURE319266A Repair Starting Systems
AURE320666A Repair Ignition Systems
AURE321171A Service And Repair Electronic Spark Ignition Engine Management Systems
AURP201570A Service Engines And Associated Engine Components (Outdoor Power Equipment)
AURP245171A Service And Repair Faults In Rotary Cutting Systems
AURP245271A Service And Repair Faults In Drum Cutting Systems
AURP245371A Service And Repair Chainsaw Cutting Systems
AURP245465A Remove, Fit And Adjust Line Trimming System Components
AURP247670A Service Pumping Systems
AURP301566A Repair Engines And Associated Engines Components (Outdoor Power Equipment)
AURP322776A Test And Service 240v Portable Generators
AURP347666A Repair Pumping Systems
AURP401245A Overhaul Engines And Associated Engine Components (Outdoor Power Equipment)
AURT200108A Carry Out Servicing Operations
AURT201170A Inspect & Service Engines
AURT202166A Repair Cooling Systems
AURT203170A Service Petrol Fuel Systems
AURT203670A Service Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
AURT205166A Repair Exhaust Systems Componenets
AURT213165A Remove And Refit Driveline Components
AURT225667A Use And Maintain Measuring Equipment
AURT270278A Use and Maintain Workplace Tools and Equipment
AURT271781A Implement And Monitor Environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry
AURT303166A Repair Petrol Fuel Systems
AURT306170A Inspect, Service And/Or Repair Clutch Assemblies And Associated Operating
System Components
AURT306666A Repair Transmissions (Manual)
AURT366108A Carry Out Diagnostic Procedure
MEM5.17AB Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process
MEM5.7AB Manual heating and thermal cutting
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.