Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Course Structure
Total number of units = 32
21 core units, plus
11 elective units, of which:
all 11 units may be from the elective units listed below
up to 6 units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course
Code Title Core/Elective
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace Core
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace Core
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits Core
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles Core
AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems Core
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines Core
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems Core
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems Core
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems Core
AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation Core
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems Core
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems 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
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace Core
AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems Core
AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems Core
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies Core
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace Elective
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace 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
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems Elective
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations Elective
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace Elective
AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes Elective
AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres Elective
AURAFA104 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace Elective
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Minimum Age to Apply | All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the College.
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 11/12 qualification or equivalent.
If student's educational qualifications do not meet MARS's admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discretion of MARS. (Please contact admission staff for more details and refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details).
Students must have a sense of balance and the ability to cope with the physical demands of the training and assessment that involves, heavy lifting, manual labour, operation of tools (both manual and power tools) etc.
Students must have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety at work and to avoid endangering the health and safety of any other person by anything they do, or fail to do, at the workshop.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy is applicable for this course. Your device must have camera and speaker functions. Internet Access with a computer with up-to date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player
Basic digital literacy (ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails, and basic use of MS office products). Please refer to BYOD Policy for details |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS band score of overall 5.5 (Academic or General) or equivalent in line with the Department of Education and DOHA regulations (Refer to Application, Enrolment and Orientation policy for further details)
Learners are required to be competent inwritten and spoken English and will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test prior to commencing the training. Refer to LLN policy for further details. |
Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Motor Mechanic (General)
Automotive Electrician