AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Gain the skills to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in a range of vehicles by completing this apprenticeship. Enjoy quality facilities, including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
How Apprenticeship
Work in the automotive industry as an automotive electrical technician
You will be required to complete the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology when you are employed as an apprentice automotive electrical technician. This course will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry servicing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and components in a range of vehicles.
Automotive students at the Midland campus enjoy quality facilities, including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is an apprenticeship; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Vehicle wiring
- Diagnose, service and repair a range of electrical systems including (but not limited to):
- starting
- charging
- ignition
- lighting
I have the following attributes:
- Good background in reading, writing and mathematics
- Good eyesight and vision for detail
- Practical with good problem-solving skills
- Able to communicate and interact with customers
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | $32.40 | $9.60 | $15.00 |
| AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | $29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
| AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits | $32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
| AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | $29.16 | $8.64 | $20.00 |
| AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | $32.40 | $9.60 | $41.00 |
| AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms | $89.10 | $26.40 | $15.00 |
| AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components | $56.70 | $16.80 | $35.00 |
| AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $30.00 |
| AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | $89.10 | $26.40 | $25.00 |
| AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | $32.40 | $9.60 | $30.00 |
| AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems | $40.50 | $12.00 | $30.00 |
| AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
| AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | $81.00 | $24.00 | $20.00 |
| AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation | $48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
| AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | $72.90 | $21.60 | $20.00 |
| AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | $48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
| AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines | $32.40 | $9.60 | $41.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $35.00 |
|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $25.00 |
|
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$72.90 | $21.60 | $30.00 |
|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $41.00 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $30.00 |
|
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$64.80 | $19.20 | $35.00 |
|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $35.00 |
|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $25.00 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $20.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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