Course Overview
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30316) 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.
All students required to attend on-site learning must be fully vaccinated in line with Kangan Institute’s Vaccination Policy
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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Core
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002) | 25 |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA002) | 20 |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace (AURETK002) | 20 |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits (AURETR006) | 20 |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems (AURETR007) | 20 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems (AURETR009) | 40 |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms (AURETR010) | 40 |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR012) | 40 |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (AURETR023) | 60 |
| AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (AURETR024) | 50 |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR025) | 15 |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components (AURETR027) | 40 |
| AURETR028 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems (AURETR028) | 40 |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems (AURETR029) | 30 |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems (AURETR030) | 30 |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems (AURETR031) | 30 |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (AURETR032) | 80 |
| AURETR035 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation (AURETR035) | 15 |
| AURETR043 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems (AURETR043) | 40 |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures (AURTTA018) | 20 |
Elective
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA003) | 20 |
| AURETH001 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (AURETH001) | 10 |
| AURETH002 | Service and maintain battery electric vehicles (AURETH002) | 20 |
| AURETH011 | Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (AURETH011) | 20 |
| AURETR005 | Install automotive security systems and components (AURETR005) | 40 |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components (AURETR011) | 40 |
| AURETR017 | Overhaul charging system alternators (AURETR017) | 20 |
| AURETR018 | Overhaul starting system motors (AURETR018) | 20 |
| AURETR020 | Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems (AURETR020) | 40 |
| AURETR022 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems (AURETR022) | 70 |
| AURETR026 | Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies (AURETR026) | 30 |
| AURETR044 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems (AURETR044) | 50 |
| AURETU001 | Install air conditioning systems (AURETU001) | 30 |
| AURETU003 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU003) | 25 |
| AURETU004 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU004) | 35 |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001) | 15 |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK002) | 20 |
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.
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!
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Free TAFE and JobTrainer courses only: Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the tuition. Materials, consumables and student services fees are payable by all students and do not receive a JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student services fees are available for concession card holders, apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses. Please note that these tuition rates only apply to courses offered under the Free TAFE or JobTrainer schemes.
The fees listed below relate to 2022 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.
Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
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).
Table 1
Enrolment type
Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#
Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#
Non-Apprentice
$3719.34
$743.87
$17585.93
Apprentice/Trainee
$3719.34
$743.87
$17585.93
Table 2
Average course
material fees*
$0.00
Average course
consumable fees*
$1575.00
# 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 $/SCH
|
|
1050
|
1050
|
$3.54
|
$0.71
|
$16.75
|
^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 2022. 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.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
On completion of this course you can find employment in the service, diagnosis and repair of vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components. This course may lead to employment as an:
• Automotive Electrician
• Automotive Electrical Technician
• Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician
If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30316). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Credit transfers may be available into related courses such as the Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR40616) or diploma courses.
How do I apply?
Apprentice/Trainees - You will need to have an employer and then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Network office to sign a training contract.
Non- Apprentices - To apply click on the yellow Apply Here Button. You can also call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
How will I be selected for this course?
Apprentices - You must be currently employed as an apprentice/trainee in the respective field of specialisation.
Non-Apprentices - Will be considered once interviewed and industry experience is established.