Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Program Overview

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Qualification Overview

The AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology prepares students for a career as an Automotive Electrician within the automotive industry.

Qualification

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.

Target Groups

Target groups for AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology are international students who are:

• Seeking to pursue a career as an Auto Electrician
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector
• Seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Course Duration

This course is delivered over 52 weeks, including 36 weeks of training and assessment and 16 weeks of holidays.

Delivery

This course is conducted with a blended learning model that includes face-to-face in classrooms and in simulated workplace environments, and also via interactive online learning.

Campuses

Trinity Institute (Australia) campuses:

• 43 Hunter Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
• Level 5, 770 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Automotive workshops (simulated automotive workplace environments) address:

• 62 Tattersall Road, Kings Park NSW

Career Outcomes

Students are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program.

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment as an Automotive Electrician* (licensing requirements may apply).

Education Pathways

After achieving this nationally recognised qualification, graduates may wish to continue their education in Automotive qualifications.

Course Costs

Please contact Team Trinity for current course fees.

Payment terms and conditions are included in the International Student Handbook. Additionally a detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement which is provided to the student for their review and agreement prior to acceptance into the course.

Entry Requirements

Trinity Institute (Australia) has the following entry requirements:

• International students must:
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Meet the following education requirements:
    • Year 12 or equivalent; or
    • a Certificate III qualification or equivalent or above.
  • Meet the following English requirements:
    • Have an IELTS academic score of 6.0 or equivalent (test must have been taken be no more than 12 months ago).
    • NOTE: English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
      • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
      • Successful completion of at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian education institution; or
      • Successful completion of an Oxford English language placement test with an overall score of not less than Level B2 (Upper Intermediate)

Training and Assessment Arrangements

Training and assessment occurs over 20 hours per week during terms. As this is an accelerated course, it is recommended that students spend an additional 8 hours per week on study, research, practice and assessment preparation.

Assessments are conducted using a variety of methods for theory and practical.

Facilities and Equipment

The facilities and equipment that will be provided for this course are:

• Training rooms
• Fully functioning automotive workshops with light vehicles, tools and manufacturer specifications required for all units
• Personal protective and safety equipment such as eye protection, hearing protection and gloves as required for each unit

Course Structure

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology requires the successful completion of 21 core units and 11 elective units (32 units of competency in total).

The course offering includes these units of competency:

• AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
• AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
• AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
• AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
• AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
• AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
• AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
• AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
• AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
• AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
• AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
• AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
• AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
• AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
• AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
• AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
• AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
• AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
• AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
• AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
• AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
• AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
• AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
• AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
• AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
• AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components
• Supervised and timetabled study, assessment and practical catch-ups

Program Outline

Outline:

• The program's content includes:
• Environmental and sustainability best practices in an automotive workplace
• Effective communication in an automotive workplace
• Diagnostic test strategies
• Tool and equipment use and maintenance
• Safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• Basic electrical circuit testing and repair
• Battery testing, charging, and replacement
• Instrument and warning system diagnosis and repair
• Automotive electrical system diagnosis and repair
• Electronic body management system diagnosis and repair
• Bearing, seal, gasket, sealant, and adhesive selection and use
• Engine inspection and service
• Braking system inspection and service
• Light vehicle hydraulic braking system diagnosis and repair
• Light vehicle steering system diagnosis and repair
• Light vehicle suspension system diagnosis and repair
• Petrol fuel system inspection and service
• Cooling system diagnosis and repair
• Spark ignition engine management system diagnosis and repair
• Charging system diagnosis and repair
• Starting system diagnosis and repair
• Ignition system diagnosis and repair
• Light vehicle engine diagnosis and repair
• Servicing operations
• Compression ignition engine management system diagnosis and repair
• Petrol and diesel engine operation knowledge
• Electrical test equipment use and maintenance
• Electrical wiring and circuit soldering
• Automotive electrical circuit and wiring system knowledge
• Vehicle lighting and wiring system installation
• Wiring harness and loom repair

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include:

Teaching:

• Teaching methods include:

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Automotive Electrician