Program Overview

Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology

Course Code: AUR40626
CRICOS Code: M

Faculty

Automotive

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

30 Weeks

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as master diagnostic technicians in the automotive service and repair industry, specializing in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing vehicle electrical systems and components. Participants will acquire a range of advanced electrical diagnostic skills and knowledge, with expectations for leadership and supervision of others.

Entry Requirements

The following are the admission requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and/or a pre-enrolment interview.
• Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification from ISMT or another institute with similar electives, or demonstrate equivalent competency.
• Must demonstrate an English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent, such as:
  • IBT 60
  • PTE 50
  • CAE 169
  • OET B
  • General English Advanced or equivalent
  • MOI Certificate
  • Duolingo 95
  • MET
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic
  • CELPIP General
  • Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have basic digital literacy, including the ability to confidently use the internet and common software applications for learning purposes, completing assignments, and engaging with course content.
• Must be capable of participating in training within a simulated workplace environment, including performing manual handling tasks.

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive a certificate of Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (Battery Electric Vehicle). Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway

Career pathways include:

• Electrical Master Diagnostic Technician
• Automotive Lead Master Technician
• Automotive Technical Adviser

Pathway From Qualification

Graduates may progress to:

• AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology
• Other relevant qualifications

Units Of Competency

The AUR40626 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (Battery Electric Vehicle) requires the completion of the following 12 units (including 1 core and 11 electives):

Core Unit:

• AURTTA121 | Diagnose complex system faults

Elective Units:

• AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits
• AURETH102 | Service and maintain battery electric vehicles*
• AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
• AURETH103 | Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles*
• AURETH106 | Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles*
• AURETH104 | Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
• AURETH108 | Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicles*
• TAEDEL311 | Provide work skill instruction
• TAEDEL414 | Mentor in the workplace