Program Overview

Program Overview

The AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is a nationally recognised course that provides training in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems and components in vehicles. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

Career Opportunities

Job roles related to this qualification include automotive electrician.

Structure and Availability

The course structure consists of core and elective units. The core units include:

• 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
• AURETR112: Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• AURETR123: Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
• AURETR124: Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
• AURETR125: Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• AURETR128: Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
• AURETR129: Diagnose and repair charging systems
• AURETR130: Diagnose and repair starting systems
• AURETR131: Diagnose and repair ignition systems
• AURETR132: Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
• AURETR135: Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
• AURETR143: Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
• AURTTA118: Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
• AURTTE104: Inspect and service engines
• AURAEA002: Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURASA102: Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• AURETK002: Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace

The elective units include:

• AURETU105: Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
• AURETR121: Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
• AURTTF102: Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
• AURTTC001: Inspect and service cooling systems
• AURTTC103: Diagnose and repair cooling systems
• AURHTZ101: Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
• AURETR008: Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
• AURETR011: Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
• AURETR026: Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
• AURETR116: Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
• AURETR120: Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
• AURETR122: Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
• AURETR144: Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
• AURETU103: Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
• AURETU104: Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
• AURTTK102: Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURTTZ102: Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
• AURTTA105: Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
• AURTTF101: Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
• AURTTK001: Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURTTF105: Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
• AURHTF102: Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.

Fees and Scholarships

The total fee for the course is $22,592. The fee for service per unit is $706, and the RPL fee for service per unit is $530. Scholarships are available to help students pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

How to Apply

To apply for the course, students must check the course requirements, get a Unique Student Identifier, find an employer, choose an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider, and choose CQUniversity as their training provider.