Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30320
State Code:
BFZ9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/11/2020
Approved Date
22/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
955
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/02/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/02/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 14/02/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty two (32)
- twenty one (21) core units, plus
- eleven (11) elective units, of which:
- all eleven (11) units may be from the elective units listed below
- up to six (6) units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units 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 for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements.
UNIT IN THIS QUALIFICATION - AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
PREREQUISITE UNIT - AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
1. Core Units

All twenty one (21) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXD98 AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems 18 Unit of competency
ODJ94 AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation 30 Unit of competency
OCL47 AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 30 Unit of competency
OCJ97 AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 50 Unit of competency
OCK01 AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
OCK02 AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
ODJ76 AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCJ98 AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
ODJ95 AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK06 AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
OCJ99 AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK41 AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCL22 AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXD76 AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components 35 Unit of competency
AXD94 AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD96 AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
AXD97 AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits 20 Unit of competency
OCK10 AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
OCK04 AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXE04 AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace 18 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Eleven (11) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCJ89 AURETR149 Apply knowledge of ADAS technology in vehicle pre-repair scans 25 Unit of competency
OCD85 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
OCI82 AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 40 Unit of competency
OCI84 AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 30 Unit of competency
AWY99 AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components 20 Unit of competency
OAK17 AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30 Unit of competency
OCJ39 AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
AXA29 AURTTW001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
OCI85 AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 30 Unit of competency
AXA99 AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections 16 Unit of competency
OCK55 AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCK26 AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
AXE11 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCJ80 AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components 30 Unit of competency
OCL10 AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
OCK30 AURETB101 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ20 AURETD101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ85 AURETR236 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL84 AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
ODJ87 AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 40 Unit of competency
ODJ93 AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems 45 Unit of competency
OCL13 AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
OCK17 AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL19 AURLTF101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL06 AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OCL42 AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
ODJ96 AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems 45 Unit of competency
OCK08 AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 60 Unit of competency
OCJ03 AURTTA121 Diagnose complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
ODV93 AURETH015 Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems 25 Unit of competency
ODV90 AURETR121 Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXE59 AURATA005 Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs 30 Unit of competency
ODV86 AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
OCJ84 AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL63 AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
OCL52 AURVTA104 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs 30 Unit of competency
AXD84 AURETR019 Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD60 AURETR045 Inspect, service and repair DC electric motor drive systems 35 Unit of competency
OCJ22 AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
AXD90 AURETR013 Inspect, test and service charging systems 10 Unit of competency
AXD91 AURETR014 Inspect, test and service starting systems 10 Unit of competency
AXD59 AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE00 AURETR005 Install automotive security systems and components 20 Unit of competency
AXD92 AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components 20 Unit of competency
AXB39 AURRTR007 Install marine electrical systems and components 15 Unit of competency
AXD53 AURETU007 Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors 36 Unit of competency
AXD85 AURETR017 Overhaul charging system alternators 40 Unit of competency
AXD89 AURETR018 Overhaul starting system motors 30 Unit of competency
OCD38 BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments 35 Unit of competency
AXE60 AURATA004 Provide technical guidance 30 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OCJ41 AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings 10 Unit of competency
OCJ83 AURETU102 Recover vehicle refrigerants 10 Unit of competency
AXC47 AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
AWZ16 AURVTT003 Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components 20 Unit of competency
AXD95 AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies 15 Unit of competency
AXA11 AURVTA002 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD63 AURETR042 Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities 20 Unit of competency
AXD78 AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies 20 Unit of competency
OCJ79 AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
OCJ42 AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
OCJ81 AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXB71 AURPTR002 Test and service electric outdoor power equipment 20 Unit of competency
OCL16 AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
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Entry Requirements

Nil.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01330) AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.