71 weeks (51 weeks delivery plus 10 weeks holidays, delivered over 61 weeks of course duration)
Blended- Classroom based Face to Face theory learning and practical training at Automotive workshop
73 Ashley Street, Braybrook, Victoria 3019
Blended (Face-to-face / On-campus) · 20 scheduled course contact hours per week
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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
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
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Elective
Diagnose and repair cooling system
Elective
Inspect, test and service charging systems
Elective
Inspect, test and service starting systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Elective
Inspect and service braking systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Elective
Carry out servicing operations
Elective
Common Questions
To achieve qualification AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, students must complete 32 units of competency — 21 core units plus 11 elective units.
The total volume of learning is 1,224 hours, which includes 220 hours of face-to-face training in the classroom, 198 hours of practical training in the automotive workshop, 182 hours of theory assessment, 420 hours of practical assessment, and 204 hours of structured independent learning.
International students must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or a PTE score of 52 or its equivalent. For equivalency of various English language proficiency testing and other forms of equivalency, please refer to the Enrolment Policy and Procedure available on the MTC website or MTC Student Handbook online.
Training is delivered in a blended mode at 73 Ashley Street, Braybrook, Victoria 3019. This includes classroom-based face-to-face theory learning and practical training at the on-site automotive workshop. Students attend a minimum of 20 hours per week of study.
Upon successful completion, graduates may work as an Automotive Electrician, Automotive Electrical Technician, or Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician. Graduates may also choose to progress with further studies by undertaking the AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management. Note that Melbourne Trades College does not guarantee any employment outcomes with its programs.
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