AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

Course code	AUR30320
Start date	View Intake Dates
Delivery mode	Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) and Practical Placement. Delivery will be face-to-face combined with industry assessments. Sessions will consist of workplace visits, demonstration discussions and written assessments. Students will be implementing skills acquired on the course and be assessed in a holistic manner in the workplace. Theory sessions and practical observations are structured to meet this course essential outcomes of competency and employability skills.
Duration	Apprenticeship: 48 Months as part of an Australian-approved apprenticeship program. Domestic: 57 weeks (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements) International: 70 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)

Entry Requirements

RTO requirements

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

Training Package

There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.

Duration

Apprenticeship: 48 Months as part of an Australian approved apprenticeship program.
Domestic: 57 weeks (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
International: 70 weeks (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)

** Please note: duration in weeks may vary dependent upon the amount of contact days per week.

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Pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20412 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40612 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Employment or occupational pathway

The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components.
Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive electrician
automotive electrical technician
automotive electrical diagnostic technician

Assessment Methods

Each unit will be assessed by a minimum of three (3) types of assessment:

Written theory questions
Oral theory questions
Practical task activities
Observation
Third party report

(Note: Written, Practical and observation assessments must be carried out).

RPL/Credit Transfer

You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

Course Intake Dates

Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.

Intake Dates For 2021

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Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

Units of Study

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR135	Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR027	Install ancillary electronic systems and components
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR128	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Electives
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURLTZ101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURETR122	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations

** Please note electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.