AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN
AUR30316 CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is to be introduced to the Automotive industry and some basic skills and knowledge that will help them as they move towards a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.
With this qualification you undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision such as induction or probationary periods for automotive retail, service and repair employment. It may also be suitable for a cadetship, or part time and casual employment positions where a full range of skills are not required.
The Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation qualification is made up of 8 units.
Core: 20 Units
Elective : 12 Units
| Unit Code & Name | Core/Elective |
|---|---|
| AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR025 Test charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits | Core |
| AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms | Core |
| AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | Core |
| AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components | Core |
| AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | Core |
| AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Core |
| AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Core |
| AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Core |
| AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
| AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR035 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation | Core |
| AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures | Core |
| AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products | Elective |
| AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURETR022 Diagnose and repair dynamic control systems | Elective |
| AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies | Elective |
| AURETR005 Install automotive security systems and components | Elective |
| AURETR026 Remove replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies | Elective |
| AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Elective |
| AURETB001 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems | Elective |
| AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | Elective |
| AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | Elective |
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, at MECHANIST, we assess a potential leaners’ capability through our Pre-Training Review process which includes an assessment of your Language Literacy and Numeracy skills.
There are no limitations to entry based on age, gender, social or educational background. However, as the course requires physical activity, students should be aware that they will need to be physically capable of completing the course activities, such as being able to stand for long periods of time.
For specific entry requirements, participants MUST be enrolled in school and in either Years 10, 11 or 12.
Further training pathways from this qualification include any Certificate II qualification within the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package or other relevant qualifications.
At Mechanist, we offer our qualification both as Apprenticeship and Non-apprenticeship.
This Certificate I qualification prepares and inducts students into the Automotive Industry. The qualification assists in developing the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform routine activities. It also requires participants to complete Structured Work Placement in Automotive workplaces.
You can only begin this qualification while you are still at school in either Years 10, 11 or 12.
At MECHANIST, we create Training Plans that are specific to workplaces. We blend your learning and assessment between attending workshops in our campus and structured workplace training in an automotive workplace.
This nationally recognised qualification generally takes approx. 1 school semesters (2 school terms) to complete.
On Campus delivery combined with Structured Work Placement enables you to gain a full qualification. Learners will be required to attend structured Workshop Sessions at a MECHANIST Campus, one day per week and a minimum of 4 weeks Structured Work Placement in an Automotive Mechanical workplace.
| Government Subsidised | Full fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | Queensland | ||
| Resources Fee | $400 | N\A | $400 |
| Tuition Fee | $832 | N\A | $832 |
| Total Fee | $1232 | N\A | $1232 |
| Government Subsidised | Full fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | Queensland | ||
| Resources Fee | N/A | N/A | $400 |
| Tuition Fee | N/A | N/A | $832 |
| Total Fee | N/A | N/A | $1232 |
Non-Refundable* | Refundable**
Before you start
It’s helpful to make a list of any training or study you’ve done or are doing now (even if it’s not finished), including:
qualification level (for example, Certificate II, Degree)
whether it was government-subsidised
when you started.
Do this before you start the Eligibility Checker.