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Qualification Overview
Achieve certification as an automotive electrician through this course, ideal for those aiming to master the servicing, diagnosing, and repairing of vehicle electrical systems. With high demand for qualified automotive electricians and significant vacancies in Queensland, this field offers promising career prospects. The Australian Government’s Job Outlook service indicates steady industry growth over the next five years.
Throughout the course, you will develop the skills needed to handle various automotive electrical tasks, including fault diagnosis, system installation, and repair of components like lighting, ignition, and warning systems. You’ll also gain insights into both petrol and diesel engine operations. Completing this course will enable you to obtain recognition as a certified automotive electrical tradesperson.
Career Outcomes
This nationally recognised qualification is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop 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
- Automotive electrical technician
- Automotive electrical diagnostic technician
What will you learn to earn this qualification
To earn this qualification, you must complete all 32 units – 21 core units and 11 elective units from the provided list.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | CORE/ ELECTIVE |
|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits | Core |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | Core |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | Core |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | Core |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Core |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Core |
| AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation | Core |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Core |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURETR116 | Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings | Elective |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components | Elective |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | Elective |
| AURETR026 | Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies | Elective |
| AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles | Elective |
| AURETH102 | Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles | Elective |
| AURETB101 | Diagnose and repair electric braking systems | Elective |
| AURETD101 | Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems | Elective |
| AURETR120 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems | Elective |
| AURTTA121 | Diagnose complex system faults | Elective |
Qualification Entry Requirements
There are no Training Package entry requirements but it is preferred that the students have a mechanical or electrical aptitude.Allora College Entry Requirements
- Students should have completed formal study to demonstrate a sufficient skill level of language, literacy and numeracy to achieve the qualification.
- Allora college will conduct a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) as-assessment before enrolment to assess the language, literacy and numeracy skill level for prospective students. There is no need to be discouraged about this as the LLN is a great tool to allow us to identify any extra sup-port you may require.
- Students should be physically strong to be able to conduct tasks which may include but not limited to manual handling, heavy lifting and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
Delivery And Assessment
- Face to face
- Workshop Based Sessions
- Simulations
Duration
The anticipated time to complete the course is 3 –4 years workshop-based/ Domestic Students.Pathways
After completing this course, you could enrol into the:- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
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.How to apply
You can submit your application by filling up a form through one of the options as indicated on the top right side of this page. You can either apply for yourself, or for someone who may require your assistance.Funding options available:
1. Fee For Service
Fees for self-funded students. The Fee for Service is applied when a student is not eligible for or already exhausted the subsidy at that level or where no subsidies are available under their current visa arrangement.
Course fees vary depending on the qualification and delivery type.
For the most accurate and up-to-date fee information, please contact our team on 07 3157 6552 or email info@allora.edu.au.
2. Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway – “Funded by the Queensland Government”
For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act).
Career Start Program Policy
a) Co-Contribution Fees (Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway)
| Career Start – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway |
|---|
| Fee is calculated at $1.60 per nominal hour for unit of competency |
b) For Full Exemption / Partial Fee Exemption:
Our Enrolment officers/ Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend you the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
c) Free apprenticeships for under 25s:
The Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s Program is part of the Free TAFE initiatives, a commitment of the National Jobs and Skills Summit to make more places fee free, allowing more Queenslanders to become skilled in areas critical for the economy.
This Program offers fully subsidised training for young people under 25 years who commence in a priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualification.
Our Enrolment Officers / Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
d) School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs):
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow secondary school students (usually in Years 10, 11 and 12) to prepare for life after school in a career of their choice.
Students gain real-life workplace skills, hands-on industry experience, earn a wage, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Our Enrolment Officers / Business Development Managers will check your eligibility and recommend the best possible option.
For more information: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives
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