This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry, the job role is referred to as automotive electrician.
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology qualification is made up of 32 units. In most states of Australia, the maximum duration of this apprenticeship is 48 months for full time employees and 72 months part time.
You will learn mostly on the job, in a practical real world way! In addition to this you will be supported with online activities such as reading, research, projects. You will also have assessment work for each unit of learning.
Yes, your trainer will work with you to make sure that you are ready to be assessed in each unit, or cluster of units. You will need to complete your theory assessment, your workplace supervisor will confirm that you have undertaken the tasks as part of your work and then your assessor will observe you at work to confirm your competence. Sometimes you will need to be observed over a number of visits.
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is designed to prepare new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components.
Refer to our Schdeule of Fees or Contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) for full details.

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative. Under this government scheme, you may be eligible as an Australian School Based Apprentice (ABSA) or a VET in Schools student under the Training Guarentee for subsidised training courses as QAT is a “WorkReady” Training Provider.
This course is subsidised by the South Australian Governments’ WorkReady initiative for eligible students. Only students who meet the eligibility criteria, in adition to the following condition, will qualify for subsidised training.
● Training Contract – A student signed into a training contract with an employer i.e. an Apprentice.
For more information on “WorkReady” go to : www.skills.sa.gov.au To see if you are eligible for subsidised training courses go to the following link.
http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/check-your-eligibility
Alternatively, contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) and we can assist with determining your eligiblity.
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR032 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR028 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR043 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR035 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products
AURVTT003 Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
AURVTV001 Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories
AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR005 Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURETB001 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems
AURETR044 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
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