Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30316
State Code:
BAD3
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
940
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/12/2018 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 14/04/2016 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty two (32)
- twenty (20) core units, plus
- twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- up to twelve (12) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to six (6) units may be chosen from a Certificate II 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 Units

All twenty (20) 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
AXD68 AURETR035 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation 10 Unit of competency
AXA98 AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
AXD72 AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
AXD73 AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
AXD80 AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXD62 AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXD74 AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD77 AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD81 AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
AXD75 AURETR030 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
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 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
AXD93 AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 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

Twelve (12) electives must be completed, with at least six (6) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXE77 AURAKA002 Adapt work processes to new technologies in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
AWY98 AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 30 Unit of competency
AWZ01 AURVTW001 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components 20 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
AXB11 AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
AXA29 AURTTW001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
AWY92 AURVTW004 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding 20 Unit of competency
AXA99 AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections 16 Unit of competency
AXE74 AURAMA002 Communicate business information in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
AXE85 AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE21 AURETH001 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
AXE11 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXD56 AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA82 AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE22 AURETB001 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems 30 Unit of competency
OAK15 AURETD011 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems 30 Unit of competency
OAK26 AURETR136 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXA13 AURTTZ002 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 20 Unit of competency
AXD11 AURHTZ001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD61 AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems 45 Unit of competency
AXC46 AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines 50 Unit of competency
AXC59 AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC42 AURLTF001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC53 AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXC52 AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB40 AURRTR006 Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD82 AURETR020 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems 45 Unit of competency
AXD83 AURETR022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 50 Unit of competency
AXA96 AURTTA021 Diagnose complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
AXE59 AURATA005 Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs 30 Unit of competency
AXA89 AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA74 AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
AXA72 AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
AXA12 AURVTA004 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs 30 Unit of competency
AXE66 AURAQA002 Inspect technical quality of work in an automotive workplace 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
AXD86 AURETR021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems 30 Unit of competency
AXD88 AURETR015 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
AXA56 AURTTL010 Install LPG, CNG and LNG electrical control equipment 30 Unit of competency
AXB39 AURRTR007 Install marine electrical systems and components 15 Unit of competency
AXE67 AURAQA003 Maintain quality processes in an automotive workplace 30 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 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
AUL02 BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
AXE60 AURATA004 Provide technical guidance 30 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AXD87 AURETR016 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings 10 Unit of competency
AXD58 AURETU002 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
AXD54 AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
AXB10 AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
AXD57 AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
AXE20 AURETH002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AXB71 AURPTR002 Test and service electric outdoor power equipment 20 Unit of competency
AXA64 AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J391 AUR30312 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01330) AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN Apprenticeship

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