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76 weeks including 68 weeks of training and assessment and 8 weeks of holidays
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Core unit
Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
Core unit
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
Core unit
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Core unit
Install ancillary electronic systems and components
Core unit
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core unit
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core unit
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Core unit
Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
Core unit
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
Core unit
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Core unit
Inspect and service engines
Core unit
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
Elective unit
Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
Elective unit
Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
Elective unit
Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
Elective unit
Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
Elective unit
Diagnose complex system faults
Elective unit
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Common Questions
This qualification will be delivered over 76 weeks including 68 weeks of training and assessment and 8 weeks of holidays. Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed as a result of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support.
A total of 32 units are required for the award of this qualification, comprising 21 core units and 11 elective units. All 11 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed in the AUR30320 qualification, and up to 6 units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in the AUR Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
You must have completed an English language test within two (2) years of the application date. Minimum scores required are: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 64, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 169, PTE Academic 50, or Occupational English Test grade B for each test component. Lower scores may be accepted if combined with ELICOS programs of 10 or 20 weeks duration.
Students will be provided with an apprentice toolkit, which must be brought to all practical classes, and a uniform, which must be worn for all workshop days. Students must purchase their own safety boots and bring them to every practical class. The required textbook is Automotive Mechanics, 10th or 11th Edition, by Ed May and Les Simpson, which students are required to purchase their own copy of from McGraw Hill to ensure constant access.
Units are assessed individually via a range of methods, including Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning, and Practical Demonstrations observed directly by the assessor. The RTO offers all students the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT). Students can appeal any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook and on the website.
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