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78 weeks
Classroom-based + automotive workshop
14 hours classroom/workshop + 6 hours structured self-study per week

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Level 3 1 Fitzwilliam St, PARRAMATTA, NSW 2150
Eligibility
International students must:
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
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 light vehicle hydraulic braking 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
Inspect, test and service batteries
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Elective unit
Carry out servicing operations
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
Elective unit
Carry out servicing operations
Elective unit
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course code for the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is AUR30320.
This course is delivered by Vocational Trainers Pty Ltd trading as AUSWIDE College, with RTO number 45893 and CRICOS Code 04045K.
AUSWIDE College is located at Level 3-1-3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150.
You can contact AUSWIDE College by calling 1800 956 754 or emailing info@auswidecollege.edu.au.
In addition to the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, AUSWIDE College also offers the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, and the AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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