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Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR30312
State Code:
J391
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
16/07/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
940
Duration
6 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 service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
automotive electrician
automotive electrical technician
automotive electrical diagnostic technician.

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirty two (32) units of competency, consisting of:
- twenty (20) core units, plus
- twelve (12) elective units, of which:
- up to twelve (12) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to six (6) elective 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
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF385 AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures 30 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
WF097 AURETR2035 Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation 10 Unit of competency
WF111 AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems 25 Unit of competency
WF106 AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF105 AURETR3023 Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems 55 Unit of competency
WF113 AURETR3031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30 Unit of competency
WF110 AURETR3028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems 30 Unit of competency
WF112 AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems 30 Unit of competency
WF090 AURETR2010 Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms 55 Unit of competency
WF109 AURETR3027 Install ancillary electronic control unit systems and components 35 Unit of competency
WF089 AURETR2009 Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
WF008 AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry 20 Unit of competency
WF114 AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems 44 Unit of competency
WF116 AURETR3043 Service and repair electronic body management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF092 AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits 30 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF081 AURETK2002 Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment 18 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to twelve (12) units may be chosen from the elective units list.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF019 AURAKA3002 Adapt work processes to new technologies 30 Unit of competency
WF386 AURTTA3019 Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF576 AURVTW2002 Carry out brazing procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF388 AURTTA4021 Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults 40 Unit of competency
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF578 AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF575 AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures 20 Unit of competency
WF581 AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF372 AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations 40 Unit of competency
WF443 AURTTW2001 Carry out soft soldering techniques 30 Unit of competency
WF384 AURTTA3017 Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections 16 Unit of competency
WF022 AURAMA2002 Communicate business information 16 Unit of competency
WF012 AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WC271 AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
WF128 AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF402 AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20 Unit of competency
WF173 AURHTZ3001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems 30 Unit of competency
WF219 AURLTB3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF327 AURRTE3005 Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components 30 Unit of competency
WF236 AURLTF3001 Diagnose and repair mechanical fuel injection systems 30 Unit of competency
WF104 AURETR3022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems 50 Unit of competency
WF037 AURATA3005 Estimate complex jobs 30 Unit of competency
WF095 AURETR2015 Inspect and service batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF394 AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems 20 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
WF029 AURAQA3002 Inspect technical quality of work 30 Unit of competency
WF469 AURVTA3004 Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action 30 Unit of competency
WF101 AURETR3019 Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems 30 Unit of competency
WF103 AURETR3021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF125 AURETU2001 Install air conditioning systems 20 Unit of competency
WF091 AURETR2011 Install and test basic ancillary electrical components 20 Unit of competency
WF431 AURTTL3010 Install LPG, CNG and LNG electrical control equipment 30 Unit of competency
WF344 AURRTR3004 Install marine electrical systems and components 30 Unit of competency
WF342 AURRTR3002 Install marine electronic systems and components 50 Unit of competency
WF085 AURETR2005 Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components 20 Unit of competency
WF030 AURAQA3003 Maintain quality systems 30 Unit of competency
WE718 BSBWHS301A Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
WF131 AURETU4007 Overhaul air conditioning system components 36 Unit of competency
WF099 AURETR3017 Overhaul charging system alternators 40 Unit of competency
WF100 AURETR3018 Overhaul starting motors 30 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WF036 AURATA3004 Provide technical guidance 30 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WF096 AURETR2016 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings 10 Unit of competency
WF126 AURETU2002 Recover vehicle refrigerants 10 Unit of competency
WF231 AURLTE2001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies 24 Unit of competency
WF088 AURETR2008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies 15 Unit of competency
WF467 AURVTA3002 Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems 30 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
WF108 AURETR3026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies 20 Unit of competency
WF413 AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems 50 Unit of competency
WF073 AURETB3001 Repair electric braking systems 30 Unit of competency
WF232 AURLTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle) 50 Unit of competency
WF459 AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components 20 Unit of competency
WF226 AURLTD3004 Repair steering systems (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF227 AURLTD3005 Repair suspension systems (light vehicle) 30 Unit of competency
WF129 AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems 30 Unit of competency
WF373 AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives 20 Unit of competency
WF127 AURETU2003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems 20 Unit of competency
WC272 AURETH3002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
WF117 AURETR3044 Service and repair electronic drive management systems 45 Unit of competency
WF115 AURETR3036 Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems 30 Unit of competency
WF411 AURTTF2001 Service petrol fuel systems 20 Unit of competency
WF307 AURPTR2002 Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF343 AURRTR3003 Test, diagnose and repair marine electronic systems and components 30 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W630 AUR30308 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAD3 AUR30316 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01330) AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN Apprenticeship

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