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Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR30308
W630
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the electrical systems and components of cars and other vehicles within the automotive electrical service and repair industry. It is suitable for entry into the automotive electrical technology sector.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are repairing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems and components of cars and other vehicles.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive electricians.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, competency must be achieved in twenty eight (28) units of competency.- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty three (23) elective units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of nine (9) elective units of competency from Group A Electrical group
- a minimum of six (6) elective units of competency from Group B Electronics group
- a maximum of eight (8) elective units from Group C, drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A and Group B
- Group C units listed
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications
- a maximum of ten (10) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications
- a maximum of two (2) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certifica
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5084 | AURT366108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2862 | AURE224008A | Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2873 | AURE320666A | Repair ignition systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Electrical Systems Units
A minimum of nine (9) units to be completed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2854 | AURE218708A | Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2870 | AURE319271A | Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2858 | AURE219531A | Install ancillary electrical components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7589 | AURE320031B | Install marine electrical systems and components | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2857 | AURE219431A | Install, test and repair electrical security systems/components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2856 | AURE219331A | Install, test and repair low voltage wiring/lighting systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2851 | AURE218664A | Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2867 | AURE319166A | Repair charging systems | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W2864 | AURE318866A | Repair electrical systems | 44 | Unit of competency |
| W2869 | AURE319266A | Repair starting systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2853 | AURE218676A | Test, service and charge batteries | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electronic Systems Units
A minimum of six (6) units to be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7592 | AURE321831B | Install marine electronic systems and components | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2876 | AURE321066A | Repair electronic systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W2879 | AURE321371A | Service and repair electronic body management systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W2883 | AURE321771A | Service and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W2878 | AURE321271A | Service and repair electronic drive management systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| W2877 | AURE321171A | Service and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2880 | AURE321471A | Service and repair electronically controlled anti-lock braking systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W2882 | AURE321671A | Service and repair electronically operated stability control systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W2881 | AURE321571A | Service and repair electronically operated traction control systems | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Other Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of eight (8) may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5105 | AURT477093A | Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W5151 | AURV224508A | Carry out fabrication of components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2831 | AURC270789A | Communicate effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5061 | AURT310171A | Inspect, service and repair auxiliary braking systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5016 | AURT222631A | Install air conditioning systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2863 | AURE311666A | Repair electric braking systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5060 | AURT310166A | Repair hydraulic braking systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5074 | AURT322666A | Repair/retrofit air conditioning systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5017 | AURT222670A | Service air conditioning systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2915 | AURP201570A | Service engines and associated engine components (outdoor power equipment) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2830 | AURC270688A | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W213 | AUR30305 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J391 | AUR30312 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 5 June 2009.
The following units of competence must not be used together when achieving this qualification:
MEM5.3AA Soft soldering basic and AURV223808A Carry out soft soldering techniques.
MEM5.4AB Perform routine oxy acetylene welding and AURV223608A Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures.
MEM5.7AB Manual heating thermal cutting and AURV223608A Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures.
MEM5.17AB Weld using gas metal arc welding process and AURV281308A Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.