Project - Review of AUM, AUR and RII (Mining) Training Packages for Superseded Units of Competency

Training provider feedback has revealed that at least one current and recently endorsed qualification in the Automotive Retail, Sales and Repair (AUR) training package lists a superseded unit of competency. 

The qualification: AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology, which was endorsed in 2021, lists the unit AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems under Group C - General Electives. This unit however was superseded in 2020 by the equivalent unit AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems.

It is likely that listing the superseded unit was an oversight at the time the qualification was endorsed. Whilst ASQA has issued guidance to training providers about the delivery of superseded units of competency, it is incumbent upon the relevant Jobs and Skills Council to undertake the work of updating qualifications to replace superseded units of competency with their current equivalent units of competency. This will assist in ensuring training products are fit for purpose and responsive to industry needs.

The example provided here is one that has been brought to AUSMASA’s attention. It is unclear, however, to what extent qualifications across the Automotive Manufacturing (AUM), Automotive Retail, Service and Repair (AUR) and Resources and Infrastructure (mining) training packages contain similar examples of superseded units of competency being listed in qualifications.