Certificate II in Automotive E - TAFE Queensland

Tuition Fee

AUD 5,345

Per course

Start Date

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

10 weeks

Details

Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Major

Automotive Electrical Systems | Automotive Engineering | Electrical Engineering

Area of study

Engineering

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

AUD 5,345

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2025-07-15	-
2025-10-07	-

About Program

Program Overview

Course Details

Core Units

UNIT CODE: AURAEA002
UNIT NAME: Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs. It applies to those working in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURASA102
UNIT NAME: Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace.
UNIT CODE: AURETK002
UNIT NAME: Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use and maintain electrical test equipment used in an automotive workplace for the purpose of identifying, diagnosing and rectifying electrical and electronic faults in vehicles or machinery. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical systems and components include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR006
UNIT NAME: Solder electrical wiring and circuits
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to solder electrical components, electrical circuits and system wiring. It involves preparing for the task, preparing components, circuits and wiring for soldering, carrying out soldering, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical wiring and circuits include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR007
UNIT NAME: Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to apply knowledge of electrical principles during the testing and repair of basic electrical circuits in vehicles, vessels and machinery. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical circuits and wiring systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR008
UNIT NAME: Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and replace electrical units and assemblies. Electrical units and assemblies include headlights, tail-lights, and vehicle and machinery control modules that do not require programming procedures on replacement. These electrical units and assemblies are not connected to vehicle controller area network databus (CAN-bus) topography. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical units and assemblies include those fitted to agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR009
UNIT NAME: Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to install vehicle, vessel or machinery low voltage (LV) direct current (DC) lighting and wiring systems that are not an integral part of vehicle or machinery controller area network databus (CAN-bus) topography. It involves preparing for the task, installing and testing the operation of lighting and wiring systems, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. LV lighting and wiring systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR011
UNIT NAME: Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to install and test basic ancillary electrical systems and components in vehicles or machinery. It involves preparing for the task, installing and testing the operation of the systems and components, and completing workplace processes and documentation. These electrical systems and components will not require programming following installation as they do not communicate with the vehicle or machinery controller area network data bus (CAN-bus or LIN-bus) topography. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. Basic ancillary electrical systems and components include those being installed in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR112
UNIT NAME: Test and repair basic electrical circuits
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems.
UNIT CODE: AURETR115
UNIT NAME: Inspect, test and service batteries
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle, vessel and machinery batteries.

Elective Units

UNIT CODE: AURAFA103
UNIT NAME: Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate in an automotive workplace. It involves communicating effectively by conveying and receiving information using verbal and non- verbal techniques and correct automotive technical terminology.
UNIT CODE: AURAMA001
UNIT NAME: Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to work effectively with a range of people in an automotive workplace. It involves identifying own and others' job roles, communicating appropriately, working in shared tasks, and dealing with issues, problems and conflicts. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURATA001
UNIT NAME: Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to conduct basic troubleshooting processes to identify common automotive faults or problems based on evidence provided by customers. It applies to those identifying basic automotive faults in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETK001
UNIT NAME: Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify, select and safely use basic low voltage (LV) electrical test equipment to test basic LV electrical circuits in vehicles or machinery. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical systems and components include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR010
UNIT NAME: Repair wiring harnesses and looms
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to test an existing wiring harness and loom, remove, fabricate and fit the new wiring harness and loom, and then test its operation. It involves preparing for the task, performing the work, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wiring harnesses and looms include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR013
UNIT NAME: Inspect, test and service charging systems
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, test and service vehicle, vessel and machinery charging systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting charging systems, servicing the systems, and completing workplace processes and documentation, including any associated recommendations for further action. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The charging systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR014
UNIT NAME: Inspect, test and service starting systems
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect, test and service vehicle, vessel and machinery starting systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting starting systems, servicing the systems, and completing workplace processes and documentation, including any associated recommendations for further action. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The starting systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURETR116
UNIT NAME: Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to read and apply technical information in the wiring schematics and drawings of vehicles, vessels and machinery when testing and fault-finding electrical wiring systems. It involves preparing for the task, reading and interpreting the schematics and drawings, and completing work processes.
UNIT CODE: AURETR125
UNIT NAME: Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures.
UNIT CODE: AURETR135
UNIT NAME: Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine components and systems, as well as of the principles of engine operation, during the testing and repair of basic electrical circuits in vehicles, vessels and machinery.
UNIT CODE: AURTTA009
UNIT NAME: Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to prepare and clean mechanical components. It involves preparing for the task, cleaning and tagging equipment for repair or storage, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The pre-repair operations include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery or motorcycles. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURTTA104
UNIT NAME: Carry out servicing operations
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out servicing operations.
UNIT CODE: AURTTA105
UNIT NAME: Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry.
UNIT CODE: AURTTA127
UNIT NAME: Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic vehicle servicing operations. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct equipment and servicing the major vehicle systems according to manufacturer servicing procedures and specifications, recording the findings and completing workplace processes.
UNIT CODE: AURTTE104
UNIT NAME: Inspect and service engines
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service engines.
UNIT CODE: AURTTF101
UNIT NAME: Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems.
UNIT CODE: AURTTJ011
UNIT NAME: Balance wheels and tyres
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to balance automotive wheels and tyres. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; inspecting, balancing and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies; and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working within the automotive light vehicle service and repair or light vehicle wheel alignment industry. The wheels and tyres include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or trailers.
UNIT CODE: AURTTK001
UNIT NAME: Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store automotive measuring equipment. It involves selecting and maintaining measuring equipment, and using measuring equipment to determine length, width, angles, ovality, depth, out of square, clearances, run-out, pressure and temperature of automotive components and materials. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. This unit does not apply to electrical measuring equipment that measures voltage, resistance or current flow. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT CODE: AURTTK102
UNIT NAME: Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
UNIT DESCRIPTION: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.

Ways to Study

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

TAFE at School

Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university. TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Successful completion of a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any of our diploma courses. Learn more

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Study Locations

Greater Brisbane

Alexandra Hills
Ipswich
Bracken Ridge
Eagle Farm
Grovely
Inala
Loganlea
Redcliffe
South Bank
Springfield
Yarrabilba

Darling Downs and South West

Roma
Warwick
Charleville
Chinchilla
Dalby
Toowoomba
Lockyer Valley - Gatton

Wide Bay Burnett

Bundaberg
Gympie
Hervey Bay
Kingaroy
Maryborough
Nurunderi

North Queensland

Bowen
Burdekin
Charters Towers
Cloncurry
Palm Island
Ingham
Mount Isa
Townsville (Trade Training Centre Bohle)
The Whitsundays
Townsville (Pimlico)
The Gulf
Atherton
Cairns
Innisfail
Thursday Island
Northern Peninsula Area
Mareeba
Kuranda
Townsville Flight Training
Great Barrier Reef International Marine College

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Payment Options

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

Upfront Payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

Resources Required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes the use of:

Clear safety glasses to AS 1336 or 1337
Protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
Mechanic gloves
Ear plugs or muffs
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard protective clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, and a calculator.

Career Opportunities

Automotive Electrical Trainee/Assistant

Accessory Fitter

Automotive Electrical Component Installer

Apprenticeship - Automotive Electrician

Course Duration