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 AUR40616 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology and AUR50216 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. The program will be delivered over a period of 208 weeks.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review before enrolling to help confirm the proposed course is suitable. It will provide valuable information about an individual's existing skills and knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy skills and whether the course will help in achieving learning and/or employment goals.
4 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | 60 | $72.00 |
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 | $18.00 |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR028 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | 80 | $96.00 |
| AURETR035 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation | 15 | $20.00 |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 20 | $24.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURACA001 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR005 | Install automotive security systems and components | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies | 15 | $18.00 |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR016 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings | 15 | $18.00 |
| AURETR017 | Overhaul charging system alternators | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR018 | Overhaul starting system motors | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURETR020 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR021 | Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems | 40 | $48.00 |
| AURETR022 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems | 70 | $84.00 |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 | $60.00 |
| AURETU002 | Recover vehicle refrigerants | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $30.00 |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems | 35 | $42.00 |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURVTW001 | Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | 30 | $36.00 |
| AURVTW009 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | 20 | $24.00 |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | 30 | $36.00 |
| MEM07032B | Use workshop machines for basic operations | 20 | $24.00 |
| MEM18001C | Use hand tools | 20 | $24.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $44.00 |
| 2021 | |
| Apprenticeship | $4,240 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $1,836 |
| RPL Government Subsidised | $2,148 |
| RPL Concession | $430 |
| RPL Self-funded | $3,222 |
| Self-Funded | $5,856 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2021 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Part Time, Classroom Based, Full Year, Apprentice |
