The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320) is designed for individuals passionate about specialising in the electrical systems of motor vehicles. This trade qualification equips you with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to excel in roles such as Automotive Electrician, Automotive Air Conditioning Specialist, and Electrical Diagnostic Technician.

This comprehensive program focuses on diagnosing, servicing, and repairing electrical and electronic systems in modern vehicles, providing you with the expertise to work in automotive workshops, dealerships, or vehicle manufacturing environments.

Practical training is a key component of this course, ensuring you gain hands-on experience and develop industry-relevant skills that set you apart in the competitive automotive sector. Upon completion, you’ll also have the opportunity to advance to higher qualifications, such as Certificate IV or Diploma programs, to further enhance your expertise and career prospects.

Whether you’re starting fresh or seeking to upskill, this course provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in automotive electrical technology.

This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in automotive electrical roles. Key learning outcomes include:

• Diagnosing and repairing complex electrical systems in motor vehicles.
• Servicing and troubleshooting charging, starting, and ignition systems.
• Performing repairs on engine management systems for petrol and diesel vehicles.
• Testing and maintaining automotive batteries and related components.
• Using advanced diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical faults.

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to start a career as an Automotive Electrician, Automotive Air Conditioning Specialist, or Electrical Diagnostic Technician, with a clear pathway to further qualifications, such as Certificate IV or Diploma programs, to become a Diagnostic Technician. This qualification ensures you are job-ready and prepared to succeed in the ever-evolving automotive industry.

Sample course units:

• AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
• AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
• AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
• AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components
• AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
• AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
• AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
• AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
• AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems
• AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems

This course opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in the automotive industry. This qualification equips you with the technical expertise and practical skills needed for a variety of specialised roles, such as:

• Automotive Electrician
• Automotive Air Conditioning Specialist
• Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician
• Battery Technician

• Be at least 16 years old
• Hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English language:

  • IELTS Test:

    • Overall band score 6.0; or;
    • Overall band score 5.5 if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • Overall band score of 5.0 if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test:

    • 169; or
    • 162, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • 154, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • PTE:

    • 50; or
    • 42, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • 36, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • OET:

    • A score of at least B for each test component of the OET.

Exemptions:

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland
• You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• You have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• In the 2 years before applying for the approved visa for study in Australia, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a approved visa for study in Australia.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

Download our Course Infopack for the latest fees and schedules, and contact our Education Advisors for specials that may be applicable for your country.

*South Sydney College (SSC) does not offer VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

20 hours/week (15 hours via face to face, 5 hours via e-learning portal)