Qualification details

Release 

Comment 

Release 1 

Replaces AUR20408 Certificate II 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 sector 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  

Communication 

• understanding and carrying out verbal instructions from supervisors and others
• reading, understanding and completing workplace documentation, forms and records
• sharing work-related information with other team members using industry terminology
• communicating with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Teamwork 

• contributing positively to the work team environment
• working effectively with others in a socially diverse environment
• respecting and understanding the views of others
• giving, receiving and acting upon feedback
• identifying and describing own role and role of others

Problem solving 

• recognising a problem or a potential problem within a vehicle component or system or with equipment
• seeking information and assistance to solve problems outside own area of responsibility
• solving problems within own area of responsibility

Initiative and enterprise 

• suggesting ideas for workplace improvement to supervisors and team members
• positively adapting to changes in workplace procedures and making adjustments to improve own performance
• taking positive action to report hazards or risk situations to supervisors

Planning and organising 

• planning daily work tasks to work safely and manage risks according to workplace procedures
• prioritising activities to achieve required outcomes
• planning and organising appropriate equipment and materials
• planning ahead to anticipate problems with availability of equipment, materials and personnel to assist

Self-management 

• following workplace safety requirements and other policies and procedures
• completing known delegated tasks on time
• selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• asking for advice and assistance when appropriate

Learning 

• identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
• acting upon feedback and accept opportunities to learn to improve work performance
• asking questions to gain information and identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

Technology 

• appropriately setting up technological equipment
• recognising and reporting faulty equipment
• using appropriate tools and equipment
• applying knowledge of operating principles of vehicle components and systems

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common - Environment 

AURAEA2002

Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

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

AURETR2008

Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies

AURETR2009

Install, test and repair vehicle lighting and wiring systems

AURETR2011

Install and test basic ancillary electrical components

AURETR2012

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

AURETR2015

Inspect and service batteries

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common – Sales and Marketing 

AURACA2001

Establish relations with customers

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2001

Use numbers in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2003

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2005

Write routine texts in an automotive workplace

Common – Management, Leadership and Supervision 

AURAMA2001

Work effectively with others

AURAMA2002

Communicate business information

Common - Technical 

AURATA2001

Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes

AURATA2002

Read and interpret engineering drawings

AURATA2003

Produce drawings from design concepts

Electrical – Technical – Tools and Equipment 

AURETK1001

Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment

Electrical – Technical - Body 

AURETR2042

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

Electrical – Technical – Electrical and Electronic 

AURETR1003

Apply automotive electrical system fundamentals

AURETR2005

Install, test and repair electrical security systems and components

AURETR2010

Fabricate, test and repair wiring harnesses and looms

AURETR2013

Inspect and service charging systems

AURETR2014

Inspect and service starting systems

AURETR2016

Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

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

Outdoor Power Equipment – Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURPTR2002

Test and service outdoor electric powered equipment

Marine – Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

AURRTR1001

Inspect, service and maintain marine battery storage systems

Sales and Parts, Administration and Management – Sales and Marketing 

AURSCA2001

Select automotive parts and products

AURSCA2003

Apply sales procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical 

AURTTA2004

Carry out servicing operations

AURTTA2008

Produce patterns and templates

AURTTA2009

Carry out pre-repair operations (mechanical)

AURTTA3018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical - Engines 

AURTTE2004

Inspect and service engines

Mechanical Miscellaneous – Technical – Tools and Equipment 

AURTTK2001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Vehicle Body – Technical – Trimming and Upholstery 

AURVTT2003

Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components

AURVTT2004

Trim vehicle components

AURVTT2005

Select and apply trim and fabric materials

AURVTT2006

Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives

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

AURVTW2003

Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2008

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