AUR30320 – Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
CRICOS COURSE CODE: 111263J
The course provides you with the opportunity to become a qualified automotive electrician. A career in the automotive industry may be pursued through this course. This course will cover the diagnostic, repair, and servicing of automotive electrical systems. You will also be able to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems, as well as use the latest tools and equipment for troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems. The course will prepare you for a career as an automotive electrical engineer once you have completed it.
Career Outcomes
This qualification level is intended to prepare new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
- Automotive Technician
Qualification Entry Requirements
Macallan Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
- Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
- Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
- Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
Course Duration
Course Duration:
26 Weeks
Teaching Weeks:
22 Weeks
Holidays:
4 Weeks
Mode of Study:
Face to Face
- Successful completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
- Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies .
- Student’s must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College’s English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
- Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
Delivery And Assessment
- Classroom / face to face
- Workshop Sessions
- Simulations
Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments. Both knowledge and practical assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.
Certificate Issuance
A Certificate is issued where all 32 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.
Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.
Qualification Rules & Units of Competency
32 Units in Total
21 core unit + 11 elective units
The following lists of units of competency have been selected as being an appropriate combination and suitable for industry required outcomes.
| Units Code | Units |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
Fees & Charges
Campus
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Sydney