Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-the-job raining in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

AQF Qualification code:

AUR30308

Type:

Apprenticeship

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the automotive electrical technology sector which includes inspection, service and repair. It also provides you students the opportunity to specialise in an industry sector by selecting the relevant descriptor specific to your enterprise requirements. You will learn skills contained in the units of competence relevant to the descriptors. You will also learn how to apply safe work practices and carry out diagnostic procedures.

Job summary:

Automotive electricians may perform the following tasks:

• work with computer-controlled engine management systems
• service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, air bags and airconditioning
• install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles
• install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, airconditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
• use meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults
• adjust engine control systems and timing to make sure vehicles are running at peak performance
• test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as