Qualification details

Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

Replaces AUR30308 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive, service and repair industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• clearly communicating workplace verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, including using automotive terms
• completing workplace reports
• using and contributing to workplace procedures
• maintaining workplace records
• communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information
• interpreting the needs of customers
• reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation

Teamwork 

• identifying and describing own role and role of others
• working with diverse individuals and groups
• applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving 

• recognising a workplace problem or potential problem and taking action
• determining problems needing priority action
• referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes
• seeking information and assistance to solve problems
• using a range of problem-solving techniques
• taking action to resolve concerns
• developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise 

• adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
• being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising 

• planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time
• identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk

Self-management 

• selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
• planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
• following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice and operating procedures

Learning 

• asking questions to gain information
• identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
• participating in self-improvement activities
• participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies
• helping others develop competency

Technology 

• applying and operating electrical and electronic diagnostic test equipment effectively
• performance testing components, systems and equipment
• using a range of workplace tools and equipment efficiently and safely
• storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
• applying digital literacy skills when fault finding vehicle systems and components
• using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information in both written and verbal formats

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common – Environment 

AURAEA3003

Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry

Common – Health and Safety 

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Electrical – Technical – Tools and Equipment 

AURETK2002

Use and maintain automotive electrical test equipment

Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2006

Carry out soldering of electrical wiring and circuits

AURETR2007

Demonstrate knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

AURETR2009

Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems

AURETR2010

Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR2012

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR2035

Demonstrate knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation

AURETR3023

Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3024

Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR3027

Install ancillary electronic control unit systems and components

AURETR3028

Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

AURETR3029

Diagnose and repair charging systems

AURETR3030

Diagnose and repair starting systems

AURETR3031

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

AURETR3032

Repair electrical systems

AURETR3043

Service and repair electronic body management systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical 

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisite 

Common – Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Common – Tools and Equipment 

AURAKA3002

Adapt work processes to new technologies

Common – Management, Leadership and Supervision 

AURAMA2001

Work effectively with others

AURAMA2002

Communicate business information

Common – Quality 

AURAQA3002

Inspect technical quality of work

AURAQA3003

Maintain quality systems

Common – Technical 

AURATA3004

Provide technical guidance

AURATA3005

Estimate complex jobs

Electrical – Technical – Brakes 

AURETB3001

Repair electric braking systems

Electrical – Technical – Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle 

AURETH3001

Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH3002

Service and maintain battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR2005

Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components

AURETR2008

Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies

AURETR2011

Install and test basic ancillary electrical components

AURETR2013

Inspect and service charging systems

AURETR2014

Inspect and service starting systems

AURETR2015

Inspect and service batteries

AURETR2016

Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

AURETR2042

Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities

AURETR3017

Overhaul charging system alternators

AURETR3018

Overhaul starting motors

AURETR3019

Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems

AURETR3021

Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems

AURETR3022

Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems

AURETR3026

Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies

AURETR3036

Service and repair electronically controlled suspension systems

AURETR3044

Service and repair electronic drive management systems

Electrical – Technical – Air Conditioning and HVAC 

AURETU2001

Install air conditioning systems

AURETU2002

Recover vehicle refrigerants

AURETU2003

Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3004

Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU3005

Retrofit and modify air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETU4007

Overhaul air conditioning system components

Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle – Technical – Emission and Exhaust 

AURHTZ3001

Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Brakes 

AURLTB3003

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Steering and Suspension 

AURLTD3004

Repair steering systems (light vehicle)

AURLTD3005

Repair suspension systems (light vehicle)

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Engines 

AURLTE2001

Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies

AURLTE3002

Repair engines and associated engine components (light vehicle)

Mechanical – Light Vehicle – Technical – Fuel Systems 

AURLTF3001

Diagnose and repair mechanical fuel injection systems

Outdoor Power Equipment – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURPTR2002

Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment

Marine – Technical – Engines 

AURRTE3005

Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems and components

Marine – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURRTR3002

Install marine electronic systems and components

AURRTR3003

Test, diagnose and repair marine electronic systems and components

AURRTR3004

Install marine electrical systems and components

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical  

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA2005

Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

AURTTA3017

Carry out vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections

AURTTA3019

Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures

AURTTA4021

Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Brakes 

AURTTB2001

Inspect and service braking systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Cooling Systems 

AURTTC3003

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Engines 

AURTTE2004

Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Fuel Systems 

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

AURTTF3004

Repair diesel fuel injection systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Alternative Fuels 

AURTTL3010

Install LPG, CNG and LNG electrical control equipment

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

AURTTW2001

Carry out soft soldering techniques

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Emission and Exhaust 

AURTTZ2002

Repair exhaust system components

Vehicle Body – Technical 

AURVTA3002

Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems

AURVTA3004

Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action

Vehicle Body – Technical – Trimming and Upholstery 

AURVTT2003

Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components

Vehicle Body – Technical – Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

AURVTW2001

Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2002

Carry out brazing procedures

AURVTW2003

Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2004

Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures

AURVTW2008

Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures

Imported Units  

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWHS301A

Maintain workplace safety

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction