Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Core Units

1. AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
2. AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
3. AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
4. AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
5. AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
6. AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
7. AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems
8. AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
9. AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
10. AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
11. AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
12. AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
13. AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
14. AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
15. AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components
16. AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
17. AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
18. AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
19. AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
20. AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
21. AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

Elective Units

1. AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
2. AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
3. AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
4. AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
5. AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
6. AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
7. AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
8. AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
9. AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
10. AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
11. AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations

The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

• automotive electrician
• automotive electrical technician
• automotive electrical diagnostic technician