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.
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.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Apprentices (User Choice)
Duration:4 years
Core
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 | 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 |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
| AURETR028 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR035 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
Elective
| AURAMA001 | WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS IN AN AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE |
| AURAQA001 | CONTRIBUTE TO QUALITY OUTCOMES IN AN AUTOMOTIVE WORKPLACE |
| AURATA001 | Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURTTF002 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems |
| AURHTF002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURHTZ001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
| AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURETR016 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings |
| AURETR020 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems |
| AURETR021 | Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems |
| AURETR026 | Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management 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 |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURETR022 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
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
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR028 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURETR035 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
Elective
| MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures |
| MEM15002A | Apply quality systems |
| MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity |
| MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task |
| MEM12024A | Perform computations |
| MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements |
| AURLTZ001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTF001 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURLTE002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTD005 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTD004 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTB003 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| 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 |
| AURETU001 | Install air conditioning systems |
| AURHTZ001 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems |
| AURHTQ003 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts |
| AURHTE002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines |
| AURHTD003 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems |
| AURHTD002 | Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems |
| AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Completion of the 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 course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.
| Fee for service | $18,848.00 (2021) |
| Fee for service per unit | $589.00 (2021) |
| Fee for service | $20,000.00 (2022) |
| Fee for service per unit | $625.00 (2022) |
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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