Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR30320
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
32Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
62Training providers
Jul 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AUR30320, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Automotive Electrical Technician
Industries
Automotive Service and Repair
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AUR30320 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 32 units: 21 core plus 11 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURATA004Provide technical guidance
AURATA005Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
AURETB101Diagnose and repair electric braking systems
AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
AURETH015Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems
AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
AURETH018Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
AURETH102Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR005Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR013Inspect, test and service charging systems
AURETR014Inspect, test and service starting systems
AURETR017Overhaul charging system alternators
AURETR018Overhaul starting system motors
AURETR019Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems
AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
AURETR027Install ancillary electronic systems and components
AURETR042Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
AURETR045Inspect, service and repair DC electric motor drive systems
AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETR054Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
AURETR116Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
AURETR121Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR135Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETU001Install air conditioning systems
AURETU007Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors
AURETU102Recover vehicle refrigerants
AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTF101Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems
AURPTR102Test and service electric outdoor power equipment
AURRTR007Install marine electrical systems and components
AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTW001Carry out soft soldering techniques
AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
AURVTA002Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
AURVTA104Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs
AURVTT003Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environments
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AUR30320 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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