AUR30320 - Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
Study mode | Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On Campus, Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit |
Total units | 32 |
Overview
This course provides training in servicing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry. This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
Qualification Description: This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements: Nil.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
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Career Opportunities
Job roles related to this qualification include automotive electrician.
Structure & Availability
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:4 years
Core
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
Elective
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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AURETU105 | Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETR121 | Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems |
AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems |
AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies |
AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
AURETR026 | Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies |
AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings |
AURETR120 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems |
AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
AURETU001 | Install air conditioning systems |
AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
RPL Structure
Duration:RPL only
RPL Core Units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
RPL Elective Units
Unit Code | Unit Name |
---|---|
AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies |
AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
AURETR121 | Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems |
AURETR026 | Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies |
AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings |
AURETR120 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems |
AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTZ102 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
AURETR013 | Inspect, test and service charging systems |
AURETR014 | Inspect, test and service starting systems |
Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City and Emerald Campuses.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, CQUniversity requires completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
This qualification is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as a registered apprentice in a relevant industry. PT Thiess Indonesia employees are not Australian apprentices however the formal contract between PT Thiess Indonesia and employees is modelled from the Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
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