Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Course Description

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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

TARGET GROUPS:

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

• Seeking to pursue a career in automotive electrical repairs
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector
• Seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Pre-requisite requirements

No pre-requisite requirement for this qualification as per course training package.

Course Duration

Course Duration

: 94 Weeks

Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Please contact us for admissions

Entry Requirements

The following are the Admission requirements of Lead college:

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
• Prospective students may be asked to undertake an LLN assessment or enrolment interview prior to acceptance.
• Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must demonstrate 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 C
  • Duolingo 95
  • General English Advanced*
  • MOI Certificate
  • Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
• Must have the ability to carry out workshop training involving physical activity, including lifting.

*General English Advanced or equivalent

Award Requirements

Students will need to successfully complete all units in this course to receive certificate of AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology. Learners who partially complete the qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units they are deemed competent.

Career Pathway

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Automotive electrician
• Automotive air conditioning specialist

Essential Information

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at https://www.leadcollege.edu.au/pre-enrolment-form/ Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Recognition of prior learning rpl/ credit transfer

Lead College recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. Lead College will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements. We can also grant you Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

During the entry process and interview stage Lead College will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

Unique student identifier (USI) requirement

USI is needed for all students studying with Lead College. From 1 January 2015 for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation the students will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au. The student after enrolment is required to create USI (Unique Student Identifier) or allow Lead College to create an USI on their behalf.

Student support welfare and guidance services

Relevant resources are available at Lead College to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses. Our staff assists in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.

Orientation

Orientation to assist students is provided by Lead College as an age and culturally appropriate program. Please refer Pre-enrolment Information Pack at www.leadcollege.edu.au Students will be permitted to attend classes only after they have attended and completed the orientation session for the enrolled courses.

Pathway From Qualification

Pathway from Qualification:

• AUR32721 – Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology
• AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
• AUR50116 – Diploma of Automotive Management

Units Of Competency

The AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology requires the completion of the following 32 Units (including 21 core and 11 electives).

Core Units – 21
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
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

Elective Units – 11
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTB103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURLTX101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTX103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURLTX102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions

** Please note: Electives are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.