This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.
On successful completion of this course students may progress onto the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other Automotive courses at Certificate IV level.
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as an Automotive Electrical Technician after successfully completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
Upon successful completion of 36 units of competency, the participant will be issued a Nationally Recognised AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Where a participant successfully completes some but not all the units of competency in the course, they will be issued a Statement of Attainment indicating the units they have successfully completed.
Students are required to complete 32 units comprising 21 core and 11 elective units.
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems. |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems. |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems. |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems. |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations. |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems. |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines. |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems. |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants, and adhesives. |
| AURLTX101 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions. |
Assessment methods used include knowledge questions, reports, research activities and practical demonstrations/ observations. Methods also include simulated workplace environments whereby workplace environments and conditions are simulated and student student’s complete tasks to workplace standards
The course is delivered via face-to-face training and independent study. The following techniques are employed during face-to-face delivery depending on the subject matter: trainer demonstrations, power point presentations, individual tasks, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and student's complete tasks to workplace standards.
Students also undertake independent study and assessment activities in addition to scheduled classes. Examples of activities include undertaking homework set by trainers, research, reading, practicing applying knowledge and skills learnt in class, and preparing for and undertaking out of class assessment tasks.
Recognition of Prior Learning is the process of formal recognition for skills and knowledge gained through previous learning. You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning for part or all your intended course, based on your previous experiences and learning.
You may be eligible for a credit transfer if you have previously undertaken training through an Australian Registered Training Organisation. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organisation prior to course commencement.
Intakes throughout the year. Contact the Institute for details.
To gain entry to this course, students should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course.
Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (overall band) with not less than 5.5 in any individual component or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Applicants can also arrange to undertake an English language test with the Institute.
Students must supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Institute will confirm the software requirements with each student preenrolment. Students must supply their own safety boots/ shoes with protective toecaps.
To ensure applicants are placed in a suitable course with an appropriate training and assessment strategy, we review applicants existing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. You will be asked to complete this Pre- Training Review form during the enrolment process by providing details of your existing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications that are relevant to the course being applied for. Gippsland Institute of Technology will then review this information and respond to you with the outcome of the review.
On successful completion of this course students may progress onto the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other Automotive courses at Certificate IV level.
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as an Automotive Electrical Technician after successfully completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
The Institute offers this course with different term durations and holidays periods to address individual student needs and preferences.52 weeks including holidays. This includes 46 weeks of term time and 6 weeks’ holidays. Term time consists of two 12-week terms and two 11- week terms. Holiday periods include one 2-week Christmas holiday and one two week and two 1- week term holidays.
During term time students attend scheduled face to face classes for 16 hours per week. Face to face classes is scheduled during the day or night or mixture of both. Day time classes are 8 hours and night classes are 4 hours in duration. Day classes operate from 8.30am to 5.30pm and night classes 6.00 to 10.00pm.
Students will be required to undertake additional independent study and assessment activities completed outside of the classroom for approximately 10 hours per week. Independent study is a mandatory part of the course. Students also have the option of attending a supervised study session for 4 hours per week. Total study commitment per week is 26 hours per week (30 hours per week if attending supervised study sessions).
Course fee details are available on :
https://git.vic.edu.au/fees.aspx