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AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

National ID AUR30320 State ID BFZ9

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

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Automotive Electrical Technology

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

CampusesGeraldton. Kalgoorlie.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Apprenticeship. Workplace.

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 year training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use out sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty two (32) units of competence, comprising twenty one (21) core and six (6) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace $29.16 $8.64 $26.87
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems $29.16 $8.64 $26.87
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems $32.40 $9.60 $35.52
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms $89.10 $26.40 $43.00
AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components $56.70 $16.80 $0.00
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $0.00
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $0.00
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems $48.60 $14.40 $41.91
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems $48.60 $14.40 $0.00
AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems $81.00 $24.00 $86.22
AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation $48.60 $14.40 $40.37
AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems $72.90 $21.60 $0.00
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
$16.20 $4.80 $0.00
Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
$16.20 $4.80 $7.93
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
$97.20 $28.80 $71.38
Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
$58.32 $17.28 $0.00
Recover vehicle refrigerants
$16.20 $4.80 $0.00
Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Carry out servicing operations
$64.80 $19.20 $49.76
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
$32.40 $9.60 $30.53
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 year training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use out sidebar links on the right to find out more.

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Kalgoorlie
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty two (32) units of competence, comprising twenty one (21) core and six (6) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace $29.16 $8.64 $26.87
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems $29.16 $8.64 $26.87
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems $32.40 $9.60 $35.52
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms $89.10 $26.40 $43.00
AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components $56.70 $16.80 $26.87
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $56.08
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems $89.10 $26.40 $66.15
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems $48.60 $14.40 $41.91
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems $81.00 $24.00 $86.22
AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation $48.60 $14.40 $40.37
AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems $72.90 $21.60 $56.08
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
$32.40 $9.60 $22.77
Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
$32.40 $9.60 $6.81
Overhaul charging system alternators
$64.80 $19.20 $30.53
Overhaul starting system motors
$48.60 $14.40 $22.77
Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
$16.20 $4.80 $7.93
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
$97.20 $28.80 $71.38
Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
$72.90 $21.60 $34.45
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
$48.60 $14.40 $35.52
Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
$48.60 $14.40 $40.37
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10
Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
$48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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