Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Course Code

AUR30316

Department

Passenger Vehicles

Study Area(s)

Automotive

Campus

DOCKLANDS

Course Length

Part-time day(3 years)
Flexible(2 years)

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Start Date(s):	2018 commencement is 22 January 2018. We offer rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
End Date(s):	Generally an apprenticeship takes 3 years of schooling and one year on the job training.
Days and Time:	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.

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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.

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Core

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	25
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	20
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace	20
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	20
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems	20
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems	40
AURETR010	Repair wiring harnesses and looms	40
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	40
AURETR023	Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems	60
AURETR024	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	50
AURETR025	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	15
AURETR027	Install ancillary electronic systems and components	40
AURETR028	Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems	40
AURETR029	Diagnose and repair charging systems	30
AURETR030	Diagnose and repair starting systems	30
AURETR031	Diagnose and repair ignition systems	30
AURETR032	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	80
AURETR035	Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation	15
AURETR043	Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems	40
AURTTA018	Carry out diagnostic procedures	20

Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	20
AURETD001	Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems	25
AURETH001	Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles	10
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles	20
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components	40
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies	15
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components	40
AURETR017	Overhaul charging system alternators	20
AURETR018	Overhaul starting system motors	20
AURETR020	Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems	40
AURETR022	Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems	70
AURETR026	Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies	30
AURETR036	Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems	25
AURETR044	Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission	50
AURETU003	Service air conditioning and HVAC systems	25
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	15
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	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.

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

For Business and Industry

We offer our business and industry clients customised workforce training, flexible delivery (when and where it suits you) and onsite assessments.

Call us on 1300 615 141 or contact us online for an obligation free consultation.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

The fees listed below relate to 2018 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) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Average annual course fee#

Concession
Average annual course fee#
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Full Fee
Average annual course fee#

Non-Apprentice

$1050.00

$210

$5425

Apprentice/Trainee

$1050

$210

$5425

Table 2

Average material
fees per annum ^*

$178.5

Average consumable
fees per annum^*

$126

Scholarships Payment Plans

# 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 such as the Student Support Fee.

2018 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2018:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1140	350	$3.00	$0.60	$15.50

^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 2018. 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.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

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.)

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Docklands campus.

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.

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 for this course you must fill in a direct application form through the "Apply Now" button above. We will then be in contact to arrange an interview or provide the information session details

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.