Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (National Code AUR30320/CRICOS Code 105523M)

Introduction

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This course is designed for international students who will be involved in classroom training in a full-time capacity to gain the qualification. These students may come from different countries and cultural backgrounds and must hold a valid student visa.

Qualification Rules

Students need to complete 32(thirty-two) units of competency in total, following the guidelines as outlined in the AUR Training Package Qualifications Rules, which require:

• Total number of units = 32
• 21 core units, plus
• 11 elective units

Please note: All the elective units have been selected by the college through an extensive consultative process with industry partners and they have been identified to provide knowledge and skills appropriate for the industry. The full list of units can be found in AUR Training Package and are made available for all AAIC training staff and students to review.

The units offered by AAIC are listed as below:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core / Elective
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	Core
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	Core
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace	Core
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	Core
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems	Core
AURETR027	Install ancillary electronic systems and components	Core
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms	Core
AURETR135	Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation	Core
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	Core
AURETR123	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	Core
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	Core
AURETR128	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems	Core
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	Core
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	Core
AURETR131	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	Core
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	Core
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	Core
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	Core
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems	Core
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	Core
AURETR143	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	Core
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	Elective
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	Elective
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	Elective
AURTTF101	Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	Elective
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	Elective
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems	Elective
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	Elective
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	Elective
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	Elective

Duration

AAIC will deliver this qualification over a 52-week period. This will consist of scheduled 24 Student Contact Hours (SCH) per week for 44 weeks (1056 hours) allowing for 8-week breaks. This takes into account Public holiday periods such as Christmas & Easter, and School holiday breaks.

Delivery Methods

This program is delivered through classroom based face-to-face training, including simulated individual or group exercises in theory classes; practical sessions are delivered in the automotive workshop facilities and work placement is within industry. The trainer will provide any additional learning material where gaps are identified in either the student’s underpinning knowledge or the training resources.

Assessment Methods

Students will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of each unit. Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery or as advised by the trainer. As this is a competency-based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the student either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

The assessment process may include:

• Written Assessment
• Practical Task
• Observation of performance
• Project
• Assignment
• Work Placement /Third Party Report

Employment Pathway

Students are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program. Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification may include:

• • Automotive Electrician
  • Automotive Electrical Master Technician, Automotive Electrical Workshop Manager/Service Manager, Automotive Electrical Workshop Technical Service Advisor, Automotive Electrical Technician

(AAIC does not guarantee an employment outcome, licence, or accreditation at the completion of this qualification).

Pathways for further studies

After achieving the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, students may choose to undertake AUR40620Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology or other relevant qualifications.

International Student’s Entry Requirements

• Entry into this program requires International Students to fulfil requirements as listed below:
  • Must be 18 years of age or over
  • Completed year 12 (HSC or equivalent)
  • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score or equivalent in PTE, TOEFL, OET and Cambridge English

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