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AUR30316 - Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the mechanical systems and components of cars, motorcycles and heavy vehicles. It is suitable for entry into the automotive service and repair industry. 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.

This course is also delivered under a third party agreement where PT Thiess Contractors Indonesia are delivering and assessing their employees under CQUniversity's scope of registration.


Entry Requirements

This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in a relevant industry.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Automotive
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Job roles related to this qualification include automotive electrician.

Delivery Agreement

PT Thiess has a third party Fee-For-Service agreement with CQUniversity to deliver this course to the staff, similar to the way the apprenticeship program is delivered. However, as these students are off-shore, they will not receive a trade certificate only the Testamur. All compliance documentation for the trainers and the organisation is held on SharePoint in the VET Contract Management System and goes through an approval process through Claude Favero, the Director and Peter Heilbuth, PVC. This agreement is reviewed and renewed annually, as well as, internally audited annually. With the audit one year, it is a desktop audit and the next year two representatives travel to Indonesia to conduct training and validation panels with the trainers.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 20 core units
  2. Complete 12 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Apprentices (User Choice)

4 years

  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR035 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits More Information Training.gov Details
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR020 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR016 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR035 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURETU005 Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU004 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU003 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
AURETR021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
AURETR020 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
AURETR016 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Third Party Services arrangement

PT Thiess Contractors Indonesia provides the following services on behalf of CQUniversity for this course:

  • Recruitment of learners through PT Thiess Indonesia employees 
  • Provision of educational or support services
  • Delivery of training and/or assessment

PT Theiss employees should make contact by Telephone: +62 21 2754 9999 or Email: miningjobs@thiess.com.au