WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:
Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.
In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!
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DETAILS:
RPL Price: $2800
Who This Is For:
In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.
Why Get Qualified Australia:
We provide candidates with Skills Recognition & RPL services nationwide. You never need to visit our office, nor do you have to sit in a classroom. Our 100% money back guarantee ensures that, if we can’t get you qualified, you can get your money back. Please refer to our terms & conditions for more details. As Australia’s leading Skills Recognition & RPL Specialists, we offer hundreds of qualifications via dozens of our RTO partners..
How To Achieve This Qualification:
As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this an easy process for you.
Want to know if you’re eligible to obtain this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL? Then why not start a Free Skills Review today, and speak with an RPL Specialist to determine your eligibility. Take the initiative today. It only takes 3 minutes!
Units of Competency:
You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units:Total number of units = 32
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
Unit code | Unit title |
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
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisite |
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 | 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 | |
Awarded By
RTO
Get Qualified Australia Trades Academy (Code 41068)
MTA Institute (Code 31529)
Oceania College of Technology (Code 40995)
Additional information
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
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.
Visit Get Qualified Australia’s Trade Licensing page for more information surrounding licensing
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
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.
