AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Work in the automotive industry as an automotive electrical technician
Gain the skills to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in a range of vehicles by completing this apprenticeship.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
Overview
Campuses Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode Apprenticeship
Fine tune your automotive career
You will be required to complete the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology when you are employed as an apprentice automotive electrical technician. This course will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry servicing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and components in a range of vehicles.
Automotive students at the Midland campus enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Vehicle wiring
- Diagnose, service and repair a range of electrical systems including (but not limited to):
- starting
- charging
- ignition
- lighting
I have the following attributes:
- Good background in reading, writing and mathematics
- Good eyesight and vision for detail
- Practical with good problem-solving skills
- Able to communicate and interact with customers
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $795.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $795.00 )
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 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles |
| AURETH102 | Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles |
| AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components |
| AURLTZ101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
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