Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR40620
BGX3
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 23/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 14/02/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 13/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as master diagnostic technicians the automotive service and repair industry; servicing, diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical systems and components. A range of advanced electrical diagnostic skills and knowledge is necessary, and leadership and supervision of others would be expected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Ten (10)- One (1) core unit, plus
- Nine (9) elective units, of which:
- all nine (9) units may be from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) units may be from a Certificate III qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units chosen 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 chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
Specialisations
Any combination of elective units that meets the packaging rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology. Where relevant, the choice of elective units set out in those packaging rules can serve to provide the qualification with one of the following specialisations.
The rules to achieve a specialisation are detailed below.
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (Battery Electric Vehicle)
- Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (Hybrid Electric Vehicle).
Battery Electric Vehicle specialisation
- Complete at least six (6) units in Specialist Elective Unit Group A, noting the prerequisite unit requirements of some units in this stream.
Hybrid Electric Vehicle specialisation
- Complete all units listed in Specialist Elective Unit Group B, noting the prerequisite unit requirements of some units in this stream.
1. Core Units
One (1) core unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXA96 | AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Battery Electric Vehicles Specialist Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units must be chosen from the elective groups listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Hybrid Electric Vehicles Specialist Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units must be chosen from the elective groups listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXE11 | AURETH011 | Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCK20 | AURETH110 | Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AXE08 | AURETH012 | Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
Nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective groups listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF8 | AUR40616 | Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology must have completed AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
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