Nationally RegisteredCertificate III

AUR32526 · Automotives

Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

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You have spent years mastering the complexities of steering, suspension, and braking systems. This specialised expertise is the foundation for the Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology.

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AUR32526

Qualification Code

28

Total Units

AQF 3

Certificate III

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The qualification

About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of services and repairs on tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes. It applies to those working in the light vehicle automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
RPL It status: Interest registration open

Qualification Code

AUR32526

AQF Level

Certificate III

Training Package

AUR: Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

Total Units

28 (13 core + 15 elective)

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. 

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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?

Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.

You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.

Your RPL journey

Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps

1

Register Interest

Tell us you are interested in AUR32526. There is no commitment or obligation.

2

Availability Confirmed

We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.

3

Evidence Planning

If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

4

RTO Assessment

Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career outcomes

Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification

Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.

Automotive Light Vehicle Underbody Repair Technician

Servicing and repairing the mechanical understructure of light vehicles, including clutches, driveshafts, exhausts, and braking systems.

Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:

  • A detailed resume outlining your experience in underbody repair
  • Position descriptions from light vehicle workshops
  • Letters of service or references from workshop managers
  • Repair orders for hydraulic braking system diagnostics
  • Records of steering system repairs and component replacements
  • Wheel alignment data sheets and diagnostic reports
Evidence checklist

What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

1

Work History & Roles

  • A detailed resume outlining your experience in underbody repair
  • Position descriptions from light vehicle workshops
  • Letters of service or references from workshop managers
2

Braking & Steering Systems

  • Repair orders for hydraulic braking system diagnostics
  • Records of steering system repairs and component replacements
  • Wheel alignment data sheets and diagnostic reports
3

Suspension & Drive Shafts

  • Workshop job cards for suspension system servicing
  • Drive shaft replacement logs and maintenance records
  • Photos or videos of diagnostic test strategies in practice
4

Wheels & Tyres

  • Records of tyre repairs and wheel balancing operations
  • Evidence of selecting and fitting wheel and tyre assemblies
  • Wheel hub and hub-associated component service logs
5

Workshop Safety & Diagnostics

  • Safety audit checklists and incident report logs
  • Battery testing and vehicle jump-starting records
  • Inventory of tool and equipment maintenance schedules
6

Compliance & Training

  • Manufacturer-specific training certificates
  • Workshop environmental and sustainability best practice logs
  • Previous relevant Certificate II or III units of competency

Interested in this qualification?

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Pathway comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.

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RPL pathway
Traditional study
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Transparency and compliance

Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling

Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.

Fees

Pricing is not available for this pathway yet

This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.

Indicative timeframes

Timing is not yet confirmed

A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.

Awarded by

Delivering Registered Training Organisations

No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.

Roles and responsibilities

RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision

RPL It Australia

  • Preliminary skills review or interest registration
  • Evidence gathering guidance
  • Student support and pathway information

Delivering RTO

  • Formal assessment by qualified assessors
  • Competency and gap-training decisions
  • Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Interest Registration

Register Your Interest in AUR32526

Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.

  • Priority notification about AUR32526 availability
  • Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
  • No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
  • Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO

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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?+
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that can deliver this specific qualification. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know once a formal RPL pathway is open.
Why should I register my interest?+
Registering allows us to gauge market demand and prioritise the onboarding of RTOs for this qualification. It also ensures you are notified immediately when we can begin guiding you through the evidence collection process.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?+
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. It is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and is nationally recognised across Australia.
Does this qualification cover light vehicle mechanical work?+
This qualification is specialised for underbody technology, focusing on steering, suspension, brakes, tyres, and drive shafts. While it shares some core units with general motor mechanics, it is a dedicated pathway for underbody specialists.
What happens if I have gaps in my evidence?+
If the RTO's assessor identifies areas where your existing evidence doesn't fully meet the national standard, gap training will be provided. This targeted training ensures you can demonstrate competency in those specific areas without starting over.
What does registering my interest mean?+
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?+
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?+
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?+
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
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Be First to Know When AUR32526 Becomes Available

Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.

This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.