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    Certificate III In Automotive Electrical Technology | AUR30320

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    Campus
    Code

    AUR30320
    Length

    2 years, 3 years
    Days

    To be advised by course coordinator
    Delivery Mode

    Blended - Internal and External
    Start Date

    Rolling Enrolments
    End Date

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology - TAFE Bendigo

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    Learn the Tools of the Trade

    Start date: Rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.

    End date: Rolling enrolments.

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

    Apprenticeship: Block release is available. You will attend classes for one week approximately every 2 months. Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm & Friday 8am - 1pm.

    Non Apprentice: Programs will be customised to suit your requirements.

    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.

    How will I be assessed?

    Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods.

    What will I study?

    The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320) course enables participants to gain skills in all aspects of the automotive electrical trade. This automotive course is the nationally recognised qualification for becoming an automotive electrician. The course covers health and safety, customer relations and using tools, repairing, servicing and testing all the elements of electrical systems.

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002) 25 Core
    AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102) 20 Core
    AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace (AURETK002) 20 Core
    AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits (AURETR006) 20 Core
    AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems (AURETR007) 20 Core
    AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems (AURETR009) 40 Core
    AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms (AURETR010) 40 Core
    AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components (AURETR027) 40 Core
    AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR112) 40 Core
    AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (AURETR123) 60 Core
    AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (AURETR124) 50 Core
    AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125) 15 Core
    AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems (AURETR128) 40 Core
    AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems (AURETR129) 30 Core
    AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems (AURETR130) 30 Core
    AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems (AURETR131) 30 Core
    AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (AURETR132) 80 Core
    AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation (AURETR135) 15 Core
    AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems (AURETR143) 40 Core
    AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (AURTTA118) 20 Core
    AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines (AURTTE104) 20 Core
    AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103) 20 Elective
    AURETD101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems (AURETD101) 25 Elective
    AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (AURETH011) 20 Elective
    AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (AURETH101) 10 Elective
    AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles (AURETH102) 20 Elective
    AURETH103 Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles (AURETH103) 30 Elective
    AURETH107 Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles (AURETH107) 40 Elective
    AURETR005 Install automotive security systems and components (AURETR005) 40 Elective
    AURETR008 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies (AURETR008) 15 Elective
    AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components (AURETR011) 40 Elective
    AURETR017 Overhaul charging system alternators (AURETR017) 20 Elective
    AURETR018 Overhaul starting system motors (AURETR018) 20 Elective
    AURETR026 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies (AURETR026) 30 Elective
    AURETR116 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings (AURETR116) 15 Elective
    AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems (AURETR120) 40 Elective
    AURETR121 Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems (AURETR121) 40 Elective
    AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems (AURETR122) 70 Elective
    AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems (AURETR144) 50 Elective
    AURETR149 Apply knowledge of ADAS technology in vehicle pre-repair scans (AURETR149) 30 Elective
    AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems (AURETU001) 30 Elective
    AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU103) 25 Elective
    AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components (AURETU104) 35 Elective
    AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU105) 30 Elective
    AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines (AURLTE102) 60 Elective
    AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes (AURLTJ102) 40 Elective
    AURTTA017 Carry out vehicle safety inspections (AURTTA017) 10 Elective
    AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations (AURTTA104) 20 Elective
    AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (AURTTA105) 10 Elective
    AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems (AURTTC103) 20 Elective
    AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001) 15 Elective
    AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK102) 20 Elective
    AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding (AURVTW109) 20 Elective
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    Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    To be advised by course coordinator

    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

    To be advised by course coordinator

    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    This course may lead to employment as an Automotive Electrician, Automotive Electrical Technician or Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician.

    Qualifications

    On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Apprenticeship $4.05 $0.81 $19.12
    Standard $4.05 $0.81 $19.12

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Apprenticeship $20079.7 $0
    Standard $20079.7 $0

    #The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    1050 1050 $1050 $4248.95 $849.79
    1050 1050 $1050 $4248.95 $849.79

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?

    This course is available through the apprenticeship and traineeship pathway. You are eligible if you are employed or have been offered a new apprenticeship or traineeship in your chosen field. Also, it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. OR You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

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    How Will I Be Selected?

    Must be currently employed as an apprentice/trainee.

    How Do I Apply?

    Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

    For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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