Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus_Truck_Trailer)
Qualification Notes
This qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to become specialist within the automotive manufacturing sector. They may undertake a range of complex and non-routine tasks, with accountability for the quality of outcomes. The range of technical skills and knowledge is proficient and leadership for others would be expected.
This qualification is a post-trade level qualification in the industry.
It is designed for a range of specialised functions in the bus/truck/trailer manufacturing area of the industry.
Entry requirements
As an entry requirement, individuals must hold the AUM35108 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer) prior to attempting this qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus/Truck/Trailer), competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency:
four (4) core units of competency
ten (10) elective units of competency, as specified below.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
Core units of competency
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Plan and organise production | ||
Lead change in a manufacturing environment | ||
Ensure process improvements are sustained | ||
Apply quality standards |
Elective units of competency
Select ten (10) units of competency from this list.
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Develop and produce documentation and procedures | ||
Document designs | ||
Produce drawings manually | ||
Produce computer-aided drawings (CAD) | ||
Prepare and document quotation | ||
Control stock | ||
Conduct final inspections and functional tests | ||
Conduct simulated or road performance test | ||
Conduct welding inspection | ||
Prepare new product designs | ||
Apply competitive manufacturing practices | ||
Sustain process improvements | ||
Apply quick changeover procedures | ||
Apply cost factors to work practices | ||
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements | ||
Monitor process capability | ||
Use planning software systems in manufacturing | ||
Use SCADA systems in manufacturing | ||
Undertake root cause analysis | ||
Facilitate a Just In Time (JIT) system | ||
Improve cost factors in work practices | ||
Analyse manual handling processes | ||
Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment | ||
Undertake process capability improvements | ||
Mistake proof a production process | ||
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing | ||
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing | ||
Facilitate SCADA systems in manufacturing team or work area | ||
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses | ||
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy | ||
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | ||
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | ||
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses, where they are available at Certificate III, IV or Diploma. |