Get recognised for the diesel engine work you already carry out. The AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology covers diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicle compression ignition engines and diesel fuel injection systems, servicing, and dismantling, assembling and reconditioning engine components. RPL lets your workshop experience be formally assessed towards this nationally recognised trade qualification.
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Is your experience eligible for certification?
Your identification DocumentsUSI NumberDetailed ResumeWork Reference Letter(s)PayslipsPrevious Qualifications (If Any)Driver Licence (If Held)Job cards or repair orders for diesel engine diagnosis and repairDiagnostic test records and fault-finding reportsDiesel fuel injection system repair recordsEngine servicing and inspection recordsRecords of dismantling and evaluating engine blocksEngine assembly and cylinder head reconditioning recordsElectrical circuit and battery testing recordsMeasuring equipment readings and specification checksWorkshop safety and environmental practice recordsPhotos of you working in a real, active workplace or worksitePhotos where you are clearly visible doing the work in a professional settingVideos recorded on site showing you completing relevant tasksEach video around 90–120 seconds long[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]
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Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.
Job cards, diagnostic reports, engine rebuild records, photos and videos of your work, and employer references are commonly used. Your evidence should cover the core units in the qualification.
Yes, it is the same AQF Certificate III issued by an ASQA-registered RTO. RPL is a different pathway to the same credential.
It recognises you as a qualified diesel motor mechanic or diesel engine technician. It is also a common step towards senior technician or workshop leadership roles.
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