Start building today!
Experience the Find the courses and unlock the true potential
70 weeks
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
15-17 Racecourse Rd, NORTH MELBOURNE, VIC 3051
Eligibility
Entry requirements Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organisation prior to course commencement. Intakes Intakes throughout the year. Contact the Institute for details. Academic entry requirements To gain entry to this course, students should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course. English Language entry requirements Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (overall band) with not less than 5.5 in any individual component or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Applicants can also arrange to undertake an English language test with the Institute. Numeracy And Digital Literacy Entry Requirements Applicants for this course should possess numeracy skills of ACSF level 2 and digital literacy skills of level 3. During the enrolment process your numeracy and digital literacy ability is assessed to ensure you can address course requirements. Resource entry requirements Students must supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Institute will confirm the software requirements with each student preenrolment. Students must supply their own safety boots/ shoes with protective toecaps. Pre Training Review To ensure applicants are placed in a suitable course with an appropriate training and assessment strategy, we review applicants existing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. You will be asked to complete this Pre- Training Review form during the enrolment process by providing details of your existing knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications that are relevant to the course being applied for. Gippsland Institute of Technology will then review this information and respond to you with the outcome of the review. Training Pathway On successful completion of this course students may progress onto the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other Automotive courses at Certificate IV level. Employment Pathway Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as an Automotive Electrical Technician after successfully completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
Career & Study Pathways
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.
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace.
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace.
Solder electrical wiring and circuits.
Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems.
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems.
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Install ancillary electronic systems and components.
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems.
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems.
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles.
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems.
Diagnose and repair charging systems.
Diagnose and repair starting systems.
Diagnose and repair ignition systems.
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems.
Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation.
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems.
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies.
Inspect and service engines.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems.
Inspect and service braking systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems.
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
Carry out servicing operations.
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines.
Diagnose and repair cooling systems.
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants, and adhesives.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control system.
Common Questions
The course has a duration of 70 weeks.
The tuition fee is $14,000 AUD, with a non-tuition fee of $1,500 AUD, bringing the estimated total course cost to $15,500 AUD.
The course is offered at two locations in Victoria: the North Melbourne Campus at 15-17 Racecourse Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051, and Unit 4, 70 Main Street, Pakenham VIC 3810. Both locations are owned and operated by the provider.
The CRICOS course code is 111950H and the VET National Code is AUR30320. The provider's CRICOS code is 03921A.
No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. Extended Post-Study Work Rights require the course to be a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater, and this course is a Certificate III with a duration of 70 weeks.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Honestly I was lost when I first started looking at Australian colleges. There are just too many options and every agent gives you different info. A friend told me about FindTheCourses and within a week I had shortlisted 3 programs that actually matched my budget and visa situation. My advisor Sanjay was super helpful — never felt like I was being pushed into anything.
Priya Sharma
India
Master of Nursing · Griffith University