Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

The AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is a trade-level qualification delivered by Nomi College, the trading name of Australis College Pty Ltd (RTO 31518, CRICOS 03569A). Nomi College describes the qualification as reflecting the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry. The College notes that no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Students learn to follow safe and environmentally sustainable working practices in an automotive workplace and to use and maintain electrical test equipment. The program covers soldering electrical wiring and circuits, applying knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems, installing vehicle lighting and wiring, repairing harnesses and looms, and installing ancillary electronic systems and components. Diagnostic and repair content spans spark ignition and compression ignition engine management systems, charging, starting and ignition systems, instruments and warning systems, batteries, automotive electrical systems and electronic body management systems. The qualification is made up of 32 units - 21 core units plus 11 elective units selected by the College. It runs for 78 weeks full time and is delivered as a blended combination of face-to-face classroom and simulated instruction, self-directed learning and final assessment. Practical classes are held in workshops, where students stand, work with and handle tools and are required to organise their own PPE in line with health and safety requirements. The course is offered at the Nomi College campuses in Sydney (Surry Hills), Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.