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Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR40612
State Code:
J419
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
08/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
330
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components as a master diagnostic technician on vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. A range of advanced electrical diagnostic skills and knowledge is necessary and leadership and supervision of others would be expected.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology is a post-trade level qualification in the automotive body repair industry.
It is designed for a master diagnostic technician and covers a range of specialised functions in the electrical repair industry.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
automotive electrical workshop manager or service manager
automotive workshop technical service adviser
automotive master diagnostic technician.

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology are required to have completed an automotive AUR30312 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in ten (10) units of competency, consisting of:
- one (1) core unit, plus
- nine (9) elective units, of which:
- up to nine (9) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Unit

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF388 AURTTA4021 Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to nine (9) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF019 AURAKA3002 Adapt work processes to new technologies 30 Unit of competency
WF384 AURTTA3017 Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections 16 Unit of competency
WC281 AURETH4011 Deactivate and reinitialise power supply in hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
WF097 AURETR2035 Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation 10 Unit of competency
WC271 AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
WF124 AURETR5034 Develop and apply electrical systems modification 36 Unit of competency
WF123 AURETR5033 Develop and apply electronic systems modification 36 Unit of competency
WF017 AURAFA5007 Develop and document specifications and procedures 40 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
WF128 AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WC276 AURETH4006 Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles 40 Unit of competency
WC279 AURETH4009 Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles 40 Unit of competency
WC278 AURETH4008 Diagnose and repair high voltage cabin heating and cooling systems in battery electric vehicles 40 Unit of competency
WC275 AURETH4005 Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles 50 Unit of competency
WC277 AURETH4007 Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles 40 Unit of competency
WC274 AURETH4004 Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control device in battery electric vehicles 30 Unit of competency
WF119 AURETR4037 Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults in light vehicle safety systems 45 Unit of competency
WF121 AURETR4039 Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults in light vehicle theft deterrent systems 45 Unit of competency
WF118 AURETR4004 Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults in vehicle convenience and entertainment systems 45 Unit of competency
WF122 AURETR4040 Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults in vehicle monitoring and protection systems 45 Unit of competency
WF130 AURETU4006 Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems 45 Unit of competency
WF078 AURETH4014 Diagnose complex faults in battery electric and hybrid electric vehicle systems 45 Unit of competency
WF120 AURETR4038 Diagnose complex faults in motorcycle electrical and electronic systems 45 Unit of competency
WF390 AURTTA4026 Diagnose complex faults in vehicle electric-over-hydraulic systems 45 Unit of competency
WF368 AURTNA5001 Estimate and calculate costs to repair, maintain or modify a vehicle 36 Unit of competency
WF037 AURATA3005 Estimate complex jobs 30 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
WF029 AURAQA3002 Inspect technical quality of work 30 Unit of competency
WF431 AURTTL3010 Install LPG, CNG and LNG electrical control equipment 30 Unit of competency
WF030 AURAQA3003 Maintain quality systems 30 Unit of competency
WF366 AURTEA4001 Manage environmental compliance in the mechanical repair industry 40 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
S8084 BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
WF131 AURETU4007 Overhaul air conditioning system components 36 Unit of competency
WF027 AURANN4001 Prepare a vehicle repair quotation 32 Unit of competency
WF016 AURAFA5006 Prepare technical reports 40 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WF036 AURATA3004 Provide technical guidance 30 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WF073 AURETB3001 Repair electric braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF129 AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WC272 AURETH3002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
WC282 AURETH4012 Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles 30 Unit of competency
WC273 AURETH4003 Test and repair high voltage battery systems in battery electric vehicles 30 Unit of competency
WC280 AURETH4010 Test high voltage batteries in hybrid electric vehicles 15 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAF8 AUR40616 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology are required to have completed an automotive AUR30312 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information