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(latest NCVER data)Training in engine fundamentals, delivered through AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation, helps electrical technicians understand how ignition, starting, charging and engine management faults affect engine performance. RTOs offering automotive electrical qualifications can use it to give learners the mechanical context their diagnostic work depends on, using AURETR135 training materials to organise the theory.
Learners develop skills in identifying engine components and their functions, relating four-stroke petrol and diesel engines to ignition, starting, fuel, air and cooling systems, recognising engine classifications and configurations and updating their technical knowledge.
Give trainers our AURETR135 RTO training materials instead of compiling engine theory content internally. Purchase RTO materials and use the AURETR135 training resources to connect classroom theory with workshop testing.
These AURETR135 RTO training materials provide a prepared foundation for applying petrol and diesel engine knowledge in electrical work. Purchase RTO materials to reduce development time and give learners AURETR135 training materials that move from engine fundamentals to practical application.
Check the latest unit requirements on training.gov.au before delivery. Your team should contextualise and validate these AURETR135 training materials for its learner cohort, delivery model and selected compliance environment. Use the supplied mapping as a starting point when reviewing your AURETR135 materials against the Standards for RTOs.
AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation covers applying knowledge of petrol and diesel engine components, systems and operating principles during the testing and repair of basic electrical circuits. It applies to the automotive service and repair industry, including engines in light and heavy vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant and outdoor power equipment.
The unit addresses five core areas:
Yes. Although the unit is knowledge-focused, learners must apply engine knowledge during the testing and repair of three different vehicle, vessel or machinery electrical systems. The tasks link engine theory to that practical work.
The unit asks learners to evaluate and expand their knowledge, including one new testing procedure, repair procedure or engine technology. Trainers can add current service bulletins and technical articles to keep this content relevant.
Yes. The engine operation content supports units covering ignition, starting, charging and engine management, and the editable files allow trainers to cross-reference those units.
Yes. They are developed as compliant learning resources, but your organisation remains responsible for validating them for its learners and delivery model.
Yes. Free samples let your team check the structure and presentation before you purchase RTO materials.
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