QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

National Code: AUR30320
TAFE SA Code: TP01293

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Description

Apply now for the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in this exciting auto trade. This trade-level qualification will get you working on electrical systems and components in the automotive service and repair industry. You’ll
learn all about electrical and electronic systems for lighting, ignition, wiring, and charging. And with the expansion of on-board computers in vehicles there’s even more demand for highly skilled automotive electricians. Get the skills you need with TAFE SA.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Duration

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48 months

Campus

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Application

Regency Park

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Part Time

Day Classes

Evening Classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must have a contract of training with an employer to study this course

Fees

Average cost per semester

Total Fees for the 48 month course

Subsidised

$602

$4,815

Concession

$361

$2,889

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

What is the CSPA?

This course also has an additional cost of $130.00 for Personal protective equipment and stationery.

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

Help with Fees

Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

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.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320)
This course covers skills and knowledge in soldering, wiring harness repairs and construction, electrical and electronic principles, diagnosis and electrical test equipment. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 21 core units and 11 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

C 25 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace TAAMM AURAEA002 C 20 Solder electrical wiring and circuits TAAMS AURETR006 C 40 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems TAAMT AURETR009 C 20 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace TAAPF AURETK002 C 20 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems TAAPH AURETR007 C 40 Repair wiring harnesses and looms TAAPK AURETR010 C 40 Install ancillary electronic systems and components TAAPR AURETR027 E 20 Inspect and service hydraulic systems TAASB AURTTA006 E 74 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications TAASD AURTTA011 E 20 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems TAATF AURVTA002 C 20 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace TABMF AURASA102 C 20 Inspect and service engines TABML AURTTE104 E 20 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace TABMM AURTTK102 C 40 Test and repair basic electrical circuits TABMN AURETR112 C 60 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems TABMP AURETR123 C 50 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems TABMR AURETR124 C 15 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles TABMS AURETR125 C 40 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems TABMT AURETR128 C 30 Diagnose and repair charging systems TABMW AURETR129 C 30 Diagnose and repair starting systems TABMX AURETR130 C 30 Diagnose and repair ignition systems TABMY AURETR131 C 80 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems TABMZ AURETR132 C 15 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation TABNA AURETR135 C 40 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems TABNB AURETR143 C 20 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies TABNC AURTTA118 E 70 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems TABPA AURETR122 E 25 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems TABRC AURETU103 E 35 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components TABRD AURETU104 E 20 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles TABST AURETH011 E 30 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems TABZC AURETU105 E 100 Select and supply automotive parts and products TABZF AURSCA101 E 60 Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems TABZG AURTTA113 E 80 Diagnose complex system faults TABZS AURTTA121 E 25 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems TACDZ AURETD101 E 10 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles TACEA AURETH101 E 15 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings TACEB AURETR116 E 40 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems TACEC AURETR120 E 50 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems TACED AURETR144

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