AUR30312 - Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required 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.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Subjects
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 32 units of competency, consisting of:
20 core units
plus
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
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.
Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Licensing 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
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.
Employability Skill
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
