AUR30320

Good career prospects + opportunities to work with advanced vehicle technologies

The AUR30320 – Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is an excellent choice for individuals interested in a career specialising in automotive electrical technology. This qualification prepares individuals to work as automotive electricians. They diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems in vehicles.

Reasons to choose this qualification

Interested in automotive electronics and electrical accessories

Good career prospects in the automotive industry being electrical specialist

Opportunities to work with advanced vehicle technologies

Advanced Skills

This qualification equips individuals with advanced skills in diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical systems, making them highly sought-after specialists in the automotive industry.

Cutting-Edge Technology

As vehicles become increasingly electronic and reliant on sophisticated electrical systems, this qualification provides essential expertise in a growing sector of the industry which gives security and growth in the automotive industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can find employment in various roles such as automotive electricians, diagnostic technicians, or even in emerging fields like automotive specialist workshops like accessories and lighting, can-bus diagnostics and computer programming.

Curriculum

Year Unit Code Unit of Competence Core (C) or Elective (E) Nominal Hours
1 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (C) 25
1 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (C) 20
1 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (E) 20
1 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (E) 20
1 AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace (C) 20
1 AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits (E) 20
1 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (C) 15
1 AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies (E) 15
1 AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings (E) 15
1 AURVTT003 Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components (E) 20
1 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits (C) 40
1 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems (C) 30
1 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems (C) 30
2 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines (C) 20
2 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems (E) 20
2 AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation (C) 15
2 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems (E) 20
2 AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace (E) 20
2 AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components (C) 40
2 AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems (C) 40
2 AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems (C) 30
2 AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems (C) 20
2 AURVTA002 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems (E) 20
2 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (C) 20
2 AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms (C) 40
3 AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (C) 80
3 AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems (C) 40
3 AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems (E) 70
3 AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems (C) 40
3 AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (C) 60
3 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (E) 50
3 AURTTA121 Diagnose complex system faults (E) 80

625

Total Hours for Core Units

390

Total Hours for Elective Units

1015

Total Hours for Certificate