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Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR20408
W629
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 perform a range of tasks within the automotive electrical industry. It is suitable for entry into the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing installation, testing and servicing of electrical components/systems, such as automotive sound, communications and security systems.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
automotive accessory fitter
assistant automotive electrician.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.- three (3) core units of competency
- ten (10) elective units of competency, as specified below.
- a minimum of five (5) elective units of competency from Group A
- a maximum of five (5) elective units of competency from Group B, drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- Group B units listed
- up to three (3) relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II and III qualifications
- a maximum of two (2) elective units of competency may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
The following units of com
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WA31 | Pre-Apprenticeship (Automotive Electrical) |
| WB01 | SAL Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship - Automotive Electrical |
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | 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 |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units to be completed from Group A
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 |
| W2858 | AURE219531A | Install ancillary electrical 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 |
| W5017 | AURT222670A | Service air conditioning systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2853 | AURE218676A | Test, service and charge batteries | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5025 | AURT270278A | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of five (5) may be drawn from Group B
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5084 | AURT366108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W2831 | AURC270789A | Communicate effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W2838 | AURC361337A | Maintain quality systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5022 | AURT225667A | Use and maintain measuring equipment | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W5563 | MEM18001C | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W5574 | MEM18002B | Use power tools/hand held operations | 18 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W202 | AUR20405 | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J373 | AUR20412 | Certificate II 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