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  • AUR30320
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Recognises people who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR30316 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Auto electricians experienced in diagnosing and repairing vehicle wiring, batteries, starting/charging and electronic systems.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Auto electrician
  • Automotive electrical technician

Qualification structure

32 units in total. All 11 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 6 units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

21 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
  4. AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
  5. AURETR007Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
  6. AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
  7. AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
  8. AURETR027Install ancillary electronic systems and components
  9. AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  10. AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
  11. AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  12. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  13. AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
  14. AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
  15. AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
  16. AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
  17. AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  18. AURETR135Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
  19. AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
  20. AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
  21. AURTTE104Inspect and service engines

Elective units

68 units
  1. AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
  2. AURATA004Provide technical guidance
  3. AURATA005Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
  4. AURETB101Diagnose and repair electric braking systems
  5. AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
  6. AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
  7. AURETH015Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems
  8. AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
  9. AURETH018 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
  10. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  11. AURETH102 (has a prerequisite)Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
  12. AURETR005Install automotive security systems and components
  13. AURETR008Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
  14. AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
  15. AURETR013Inspect, test and service charging systems
  16. AURETR014Inspect, test and service starting systems
  17. AURETR017Overhaul charging system alternators
  18. AURETR018Overhaul starting system motors
  19. AURETR019Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems
  20. AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
  21. AURETR042Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
  22. AURETR045Inspect, service and repair DC electric motor drive systems
  23. AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  24. AURETR054 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
  25. AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
  26. AURETR116Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
  27. AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
  28. AURETR121Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
  29. AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
  30. AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
  31. AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
  32. AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  33. AURETU001Install air conditioning systems
  34. AURETU007Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
  35. AURETU102Recover vehicle refrigerants
  36. AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
  37. AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
  38. AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
  39. AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
  40. AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
  41. AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
  42. AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
  43. AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
  44. AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
  45. AURLTF101Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems
  46. AURPTR102Test and service electric outdoor power equipment
  47. AURRTR007Install marine electrical systems and components
  48. AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
  49. AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
  50. AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  51. AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
  52. AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
  53. AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  54. AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
  55. AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  56. AURTTW001Carry out soft soldering techniques
  57. AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
  58. AURVTA002Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
  59. AURVTA104Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs
  60. AURVTT003Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
  61. AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
  62. AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
  63. AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
  64. AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  65. AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  66. BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
  67. BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  68. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETH018 Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system — prerequisite: AURETH017 Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry; AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETR054 Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles — prerequisite: AURETR249 Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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