AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)
Ignite your automotive electrical career.
When you complete this pre-apprenticeship course you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice automotive electrical technician.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Ignite your automotive electrical career
Complete this pre-apprenticeship and you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice automotive electrical technician.
This specialised pre-apprenticeship will help you on a path to an apprenticeship or employment in heavy duty automotive, agriculture and mobile plant.
Many employers prefer apprenticeship applicants to have completed a pre-apprenticeship — this course will give you the skills and knowledge to make you more competitive and give you a flying start in learning a trade. Plus our strong links to the automotive industry may also help!
Enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
- Installing, testing and repairing wiring and lighting systems, electrical systems, electrical components and circuits
- Reading wiring diagrams
- Workplace safety and health
I have the following attributes:
- Good background in reading, writing and mathematics
- Good eyesight and vision for detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- Able to interact with customers
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $497.34 + Resource fee $385.00 )
(Tuition fee* $147.36 + Resource fee $385.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
| AURETR008 | Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR013 | Inspect, test and service charging systems |
| AURETR014 | Inspect, test and service starting systems |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
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