Become an Automotive Electrician today!
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Total Hours for Core Units = 625
Total hours for Elective Units = 390
Total Hours for Certificate = 1015