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Qualification Details

AUR30312 - Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

AUR30312 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes 

The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

• automotive electrician
• automotive electrical technician
• automotive electrical diagnostic technician.

Application 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in

• 32 units  of competency, consisting of:

• 20 core units 

• 12 elective units , of which:

• up to 12  elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
• up to 6  elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units  

Common - Environment 

AURAEA3003 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry

Common - Health and Safety 

AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Electrical - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

AURETK2002 Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2006 Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR2007 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

AURETR2009 Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems

AURETR2010 Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR2012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR2035 Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation

AURETR3023 Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3024 Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR3027 Install ancillary electronic control unit systems and components

AURETR3028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR3029 Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030 Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR3031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURETR3032 Repair electrical systems

AURETR3043 Service and repair electronic body management systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical 

AURTTA3018 Carry out diagnostic procedures

Elective units  

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Common - Tools and Equipment 

AURAKA3002 Adapt work processes to new technologies

Common - Management, Leadership and Supervision 

AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others

AURAMA2002 Communicate business information

Common - Quality 

AURAQA3002 Inspect technical quality of work

AURAQA3003 Maintain quality systems

Common - Technical 

AURATA3004 Provide technical guidance

AURATA3005 Estimate complex jobs

Electrical - Technical - Brakes 

AURETB3001 Repair electric braking systems

Electrical - Technical - Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle 

AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH3002 Service and maintain battery electric vehicles*

* Prerequisite AURETH3001

Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2005 Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components

AURETR2008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies

AURETR2011 Install and test basic ancillary electrical components

AURETR2013 Inspect and service charging systems

AURETR2014 Inspect and service starting systems

AURETR2015 Inspect and service batteries

AURETR2016 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

AURETR2042 Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities

AURETR3017 Overhaul charging system alternators

AURETR3018 Overhaul starting motors

AURETR3019 Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems

AURETR3021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems

AURETR3022 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

AURETR3026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies

AURETR3036 Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems

AURETR3044 Service and repair electronic drive management systems

Electrical - Technical - Air Conditioning and HVAC 

AURETU2001 Install air conditioning systems

AURETU2002 Recover vehicle refrigerants

AURETU2003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU4007 Overhaul air conditioning system components

Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle - Technical - Emission and Exhaust 

AURHTZ3001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Brakes 

AURLTB3003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Steering and Suspension 

AURLTD3004 Repair steering systems (light vehicle)

AURLTD3005 Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Engines 

AURLTE2001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

AURLTE3002 Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)

Mechanical - Light Vehicle - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURLTF3001 Diagnose and repair mechanical fuel injection systems

Outdoor Power Equipment - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURPTR2002 Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment

Marine - Technical - Engines 

AURRTE3005 Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components

Marine - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURRTR3002 Install marine electronic systems and components

AURRTR3003 Test, diagnose and repair marine electronic systems and components

AURRTR3004 Install marine electrical systems and components

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical  

AURTTA2004 Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA2005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTA3017 Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections

AURTTA3019 Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures

AURTTA4021 Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Brakes 

AURTTB2001 Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Cooling Systems 

AURTTC3003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Engines 

AURTTE2004 Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Fuel Systems 

AURTTF2001 Service petrol fuel systems

AURTTF3004 Repair diesel fuel injection systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Alternative Fuels 

AURTTL3010 Install LPG, CNG and LNG electrical control equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

AURTTW2001 Carry out soft soldering techniques

Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Emission and Exhaust 

AURTTZ2002 Repair exhaust system components

Vehicle Body - Technical 

AURVTA3002 Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems

AURVTA3004 Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action

Vehicle Body - Technical - Trimming and Upholstery 

AURVTT2003 Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components

Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

AURVTW2001 Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2002 Carry out brazing procedures

AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2004 Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures

AURVTW2008 Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

Imported Units  

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWHS301A Maintain workplace safety

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

Licencing Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive, service and repair industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• clearly communicating workplace verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, including using automotive terms
• completing workplace reports
• using and contributing to workplace procedures
• maintaining workplace records
• communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information
• interpreting the needs of customers
• reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation

Teamwork 

• identifying and describing own role and role of others
• working with diverse individuals and groups
• applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving 

• recognising a workplace problem or potential problem and taking action
• determining problems needing priority action
• referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes
• seeking information and assistance to solve problems
• using a range of problem-solving techniques
• taking action to resolve concerns
• developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise 

• adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
• being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising 

• planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time
• identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk

Self-management 

• selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
• planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
• following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice and operating procedures

Learning 

• asking questions to gain information
• identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
• participating in self-improvement activities
• participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies
• helping others develop competency

Technology 

• applying and operating electrical and electronic diagnostic test equipment effectively
• performance testing components, systems and equipment
• using a range of workplace tools and equipment efficiently and safely
• storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
• applying digital literacy skills when fault finding vehicle systems and components
• using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information in both written and verbal formats

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20412 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification  

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40612 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology or other relevant qualifications.