AUR30312 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Release: 1

AUR30312 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 1	Replaces AUR30308 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive electrician

automotive electrical technician

automotive electrical diagnostic technician.

Application

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR20412 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology in this Training Package or other relevant qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40612 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Employability Skills Summary

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

Packaging Rules

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 32 units of competency, consisting of:

20 core units

plus

12 elective units, of which:

up to 12 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 6 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

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

Elective units

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

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