The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology will teach you about diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components. Whether you are a new employee or an existing worker looking to have your skills recognised and further developed this qualification prepares you for roles in a number of areas within the automotive industry from servicing to diagnostics and repairs. Completion of this course will enable you to repair and service the electrical components and systems of all vehicles. The qualification provides great scope for your future work in both automotive electrics and automotive air conditioning.
Employment roles linked to this qualification include automotive electrician, automotive electrical technician, automotive electrical diagnostic technician and automotive air conditioning.
Further training pathways from this course include Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology and Diploma of Automotive Technology.
Apprentices are signed up for 4 years however this package is competency based meaning some apprentices may complete in less time. Practical tasks will be carried out in the workshop, practical tasks may be assessed on-site where appropriate for some units. Block release (weekly), 7 x 1 week block releases (less for School Based Apprentices), 5 days, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday.
Each applicant will be required to undertake a Pre-training Review before enrolling to help confirm if the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about skills, knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and employment goals. Apprentices must have a registered training contract agreement with their employer. Victoria: Must have a workplace/be employed as an Apprentice and have an Epsilon registration. NSW: Must have a workplace/be employed as an Apprentice and have a NSW state training registration.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 | $0.00 |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | 60 | $0.00 |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 | $0.00 |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 | $0.00 |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 | $0.00 |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | 30 | $0.00 |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | 80 | $0.00 |
| AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation | 15 | $0.00 |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETH011 | Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles | 10 | $0.00 |
| AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies | 15 | $0.00 |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR017 | Overhaul charging system alternators | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETR018 | Overhaul starting system motors | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings | 15 | $0.00 |
| AURETR120 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems | 40 | $0.00 |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 70 | $0.00 |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $0.00 |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | 35 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $0.00 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,001 |
| Concession | $2,003 |
| Apprenticeship | $4,444 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $1,891 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $3,191 |
| RPL Concession | $638 |
| RPL Self-funded | $4,255 |
| Self-Funded | $6,065 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom Based, Full Year |
| 2023 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
