Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Are you ready to become a skilled automotive electrician? The AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology offers comprehensive training that aligns with current industry practices and technologies. This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the expertise to install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems in a variety of vehicles.

What You’ll Learn:

• Fault Identification and Repair: Diagnose and fix issues in vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including starting, charging, ignition, and lighting systems.
• Installation and Maintenance: Install and maintain vehicle batteries, wiring harnesses, and control systems.
• Diagnostic Tools: Use advanced diagnostic tools and scan equipment to troubleshoot electronic control units (ECUs) and other onboard systems.
• Technical Skills: Read and interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals to perform precise electrical work.
• Safety Practices: Apply safe working practices, manage electrical risks, and handle tools and components appropriately.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively within the workshop to ensure clear fault documentation and quality service outcomes.

Prepare for a rewarding career as an automotive electrician, working confidently with modern electrical systems from passenger cars to commercial vehicles.  Electrify Your Future! Enroll now in the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and drive your career forward.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

Total number of units = 32

• 21 core units, plus
• 11 elective units

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Workplace

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Laptop

Internet access

Long sleeve shirt and pants

Safety boots

Safety Glasses

Gloves

The Career Start Program provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

This Qualification is available under the employment-based apprenticeship pathway for more information on Career start programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Start Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Automotive Electrician
• Automotive Electrical Technician
• Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

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