AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology covers the skills and knowledge required to service, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles within 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 workshop simulation.
Duration Domestic: 70 weeks

International: 70 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)

 

** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements.
Nationally Recognised Training

Entry Requirements

RTO Requirements

International Students

The entry requirements for International Students are:

Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component

Domestic Students

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.

All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.

For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.

 

Training Package

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

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Pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40116 Certificate IV in Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.

Employment or occupational pathway

The Certificate III in Automotive Sales 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

ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:

  • Question and answer/written assessment tasks
  • Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)

Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.

Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.

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 Accreditation and Recognition

All courses offered by ETEA are nationally recognised and accredited, complying with ASQA policies and standards. For more information, please refer to the links below:
National Training Register – https://training.gov.au/

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 students’ needs.

Intake Dates For 2025
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
International Students  6th 21st 14th 6th
Domestic Students Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

 

Intake Dates For 2026
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
International Students  5th 20th 13th 5th
Domestic Students Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

 

Intake Dates For 2027
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
International Students  11th 19th 12th 4th
Domestic Students Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

Units of Study

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 32 units,

consisting of 21 core and 11 elective units

(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)

 

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.

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