Study modeBlended
(face-to-face and online)
Campus locationsParramatta NSW
Melbourne VIC
Course Duration104 weeks
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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.
104 weeks
Full-Time
Blended Learning
Tuition Fee: $24,500 *
Enrolment Fee: $500 **
Resources Fee: $3000
(includes online learning materials, equipment and materials for practicals)APEX trains and assesses this course from the Melbourne and Parramatta Campus. These campuses are fully equipped with facilities including workshop, classrooms, computer lab, wireless internet, library facility, and a student sitting and recreation area.
The course will be available for those students who are 18 years or older and have completed Year 12. International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.
Students obtaining a ‘competent’ result for all listed units of competency will achieve the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.
APEX does not guarantee completion of this course.
Possible employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
Job roles and titles may vary across different industry sectors.
Qualifications awarded by APEX will be recognised by other RTO’s Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students may progress to:
| 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 |
| AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections | Elective |
| AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems | Elective |
| AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Elective |
| AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems | Elective |
| AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
| AURLTD109 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | Elective |
| AURTTR101 Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | Elective |
| AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | Elective |
| AURLTE104 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | Elective |
The 32 units of competency are delivered throughout the 104 weeks of tuition. The qualification is delivered over 8 terms of tuition.
All the above listed units of competency must be completed to receive the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology qualification.
Assessments are conducted during training sessions and on completion of training for each unit to determine if the learner is competent. The assessments are conducted using knowledge and skills assessments. Assessment methods may include: Assignment, Questioning (Oral/Written), Case Study, Third Party Report, In Class Activities, Observations, Role Play and RPL.
Apex will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation. RPL and Credit Transfer are available for students to access prior to enrolment. More information is available in our student handbook.
All trainers and assessors hold vocational and training and assessment competencies at the level they teach or assess or higher, and have current and relevant industry skills.
Please note: APEX does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment or migration outcome on completion of the qualification.
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