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Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR20412
State Code:
J373
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
11/07/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
297
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 perform a range of tasks related to installation, assembly and servicing of electrical components/systems of motor vehicles within the automotive electrical installation, service and repair technology sector.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology is intended to prepare prospective employees and existing workers who undertake service and repair of vehicle electrical components and systems in the automotive electrical industry. Work may include performing component/system fabricating, fitting or modifying operations of automotive aftermarket electrical componentry and installation.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive electrical component installer
automotive electrical trainee / assistant

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in sixteen (16) units of competency, consisting of:
- eight (8) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- up to eight (8) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, 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.
Pathways
State Code Title
AA25 Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
WB71 Pre-Apprenticeship (Automotive Electrical)
WC04 Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF007 AURAEA2002 Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF086 AURETR2006 Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits 20 Unit of competency
WF087 AURETR2007 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems 18 Unit of competency
WF095 AURETR2015 Inspect and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF091 AURETR2011 Install and test basic ancillary electrical components 20 Unit of competency
WF089 AURETR2009 Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
WF088 AURETR2008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies 15 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF081 AURETK2002 Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment 18 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to six (6) units may be chosen from the elective units .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF084 AURETR1003 Apply automotive electrical system fundamentals 10 Unit of competency
WF356 AURSCA2003 Apply sales procedures 16 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF581 AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF377 AURTTA2009 Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical) 20 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WF022 AURAMA2002 Communicate business information 16 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF128 AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF003 AURACA2001 Establish relations with customers 20 Unit of competency
WF090 AURETR2010 Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
WF033 AURATA2001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes 24 Unit of competency
WF080 AURETK1001 Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment 10 Unit of competency
WF093 AURETR2013 Inspect and service charging systems 10 Unit of competency
WF409 AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines 20 Unit of competency
WF094 AURETR2014 Inspect and service starting systems 10 Unit of competency
WF341 AURRTR1001 Inspect, service and maintain marine battery storage systems 10 Unit of competency
WF125 AURETU2001 Install air conditioning systems 20 Unit of competency
WF085 AURETR2005 Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components 20 Unit of competency
WF035 AURATA2003 Produce drawings from design concepts 20 Unit of competency
WF376 AURTTA2008 Produce patterns and templates 20 Unit of competency
WF096 AURETR2016 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings 10 Unit of competency
WF034 AURATA2002 Read and interpret engineering drawings 20 Unit of competency
WF011 AURAFA2002 Read in an automotive workplace 12 Unit of competency
WF126 AURETU2002 Recover vehicle refrigerants 10 Unit of competency
WF555 AURVTT2003 Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components 20 Unit of competency
WF098 AURETR2042 Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities 20 Unit of competency
WF129 AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF558 AURVTT2006 Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives 12 Unit of competency
WF557 AURVTT2005 Select and apply trim and fabric materials 20 Unit of competency
WF354 AURSCA2001 Select automotive parts and products 20 Unit of competency
WF127 AURETU2003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
WF307 AURPTR2002 Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF556 AURVTT2004 Trim vehicle components 68 Unit of competency
WF420 AURTTK2001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace 16 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF010 AURAFA2001 Use numbers in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
WF014 AURAFA2005 Write routine texts in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W629 AUR20408 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAC5 AUR20416 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06110) AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (LEVEL 2) Traineeship