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2 Years
Face-to-face (classroom & workshop), work placement and self-directed
On Campus
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 2, 97 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
97 Pirie St, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
Eligibility
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
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Elective
Inspect and service braking systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Elective
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective
Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
Elective
Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
Elective
Carry out servicing operations
Elective
Common Questions
The course duration is 78 weeks, including 18 weeks of holiday, and is delivered on campus in Adelaide.
International students are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or an equivalent qualification recognised by Alliance College. Details of equivalent qualifications are published separately on the college website.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in any automotive retail, service and repair industries. Possible job titles include, but are not limited to, Automotive Electrician.
Students may progress to the AUR40620 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology after completing this qualification.
Students are required to have a personal computer capable of being connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, a personal email address, a mobile phone, Microsoft Office suite of programs, a microphone and camera compatible with or inclusive within their personal computer, home internet access with good speed for video conference calls, Zoom software installed, and a full automotive uniform (which is included in the material fee).
Application
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Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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