AUR30316 - Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Drive your automotive electrical apprenticeship training with CQUniversity. In the highly-complex area of auto electrics, our teaching team have the knowledge and education expertise to ensure work-ready apprentices.
Employer Based (VET Providers Only), On-campus, RPL/RCC/Credit
There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
$17,760 (2020)
32 units
Job roles related to this qualification include automotive electrician.
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.
This course is also delivered under a third party agreement where PT Thiess Contractors Indonesia are delivering and assessing their employees under CQUniversity's scope of registration.
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:4 years
Core
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURETR035 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR028 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| AURETR022 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURETU005 | Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
| AURETR026 | Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies |
| AURETR021 | Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems |
| AURETR020 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems |
| AURETR016 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies |
Dual trade Mechanical to Auto electrical
Duration:This program is targeted at existing mechanical trades persons willing to undertake a second trade in Auto Electrical
Depending on the units already completed by the candidate will vary the time required to complete the apprenticeship
Average completion time for the required training is 18 months
Core
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR035 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR028 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems |
| AURHTD002 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems |
| AURHTD003 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems |
| AURHTE002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines |
| AURHTQ003 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts |
| AURHTZ001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
| AURETU001 | Install air conditioning systems |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU005 | Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURLTB003 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD004 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD005 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURTTF001 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURLTZ001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
| Fee for service | $17,760 (2020) |
| Subsidised full fee | N/A |
| Subsidised concession fee | N/A |
| Fee for service per unit | $555 (2020) |
| Subsidised full fee per unit | N/A |
| Subsidised concession fee per unit | N/A |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
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