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Automotive Electrical Technician

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology - AUR30320

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Working as an Automotive Electrical Technician you would install, service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and computer based equipment in motor vehicles. You will also install new vehicle wiring systems, immobilizers and alarm systems and repair and replace faulty wiring or electrical systems.

Summary of Training

Core Units – 21 required

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

Elective Units – 11 required

Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
Diagnose and repair electric braking systems
Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
Inspect, test and service charging systems
Inspect, test and service starting systems
Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings
Install air conditioning systems
Recover vehicle refrigerants
Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

Please note that this Job & Training Description provides an example of the selection of non-core units. Alternative combinations of units may be selected and in some cases prerequisite units may need to be completed. For advice contact Apprenticeship Network providers or an approved Registered Training Organisation.

This Australian Apprenticeship occupation may attract incentives under the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System. For more information contact an Apprenticeship Network provider, call the Australian Apprenticeships referral line on 13 38 73, or look at the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive page

Additionally, this Australian Apprenticeship occupation may attract incentives under the Australian Government's New Energy Apprenticeships Program. For more information contact an Apprenticeship Network provider, call the Australian Apprenticeships referral line on 13 38 73, or look at the Australian Apprenitceships Incentives page.

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Automotive Retail, Service and Repair

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Industry Group
Automotive, Transport & Maritime

Work Type
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Commencements Change

The change in Australian Apprenticeships commencements in this overall industry in the past two years. Commencements in 22/23: 15903

Source: VOCSTATS, extracted on 18/10/2023. AATIS analysis.

Graduate Employment

Australian Apprentice graduates from this overall industry in employment (in any industry).

Source: NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey, 2020, unpublished. AATIS analysis.

Graduate Wage

Average wage of Australian Apprentice graduates from this overall industry employed full-time after training.

Source: NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey, 2020, unpublished. AATIS analysis.

Industry Growth

Predicted growth in employment in this overall industry over the next 5 years.

Source: National Skills Commission, 2022. AATIS analysis.

Industry Size

The number of employees in this overall industry compared with other Australian industries.

Source: National Skills Commission, 2022. AATIS analysis.

Industry Wage

Average wage of employees in this overall industry.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022. AATIS analysis.

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Automotive Electrical Technician - AUR30320

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Commencements	305	175	440	305	85	30	5	10
ASbA
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)

A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship
T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship
* = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

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Nominal durations listed are for full time occupations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Commencements

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 18/10/2023, rounded estimates for April 2022 to March 2023. This data is for general information purposes only.

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ANZSCO Classification: 321111

Note: This is an indicative Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) classification for this occupation, provided as a guide only.

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New South Wales	Smart and Skilled
Victoria	Victorian Skills Gateway
Queensland	Queensland Skills Gateway
Western Australia	Jobs & Skills WA
South Australia	South Australian Skilled Careers
Tasmania	Skills Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory	AVETARS
Northern Territory	NT Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Database

New South Wales	Training Services NSW
Victoria	Department of Education and Training
Queensland	Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
Western Australia	Department of Training and Workforce Development
South Australia	South Australian Skills Gateway
Tasmania	Skills Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory	Skills Canberra
Northern Territory	Department of Trade, Business and Innovation

Australian Government	Australian Apprenticeships
New South Wales	Training Services NSW
Victoria	Department of Education and Training
Queensland	Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
Western Australia	Jobs & Skills WA
South Australia	South Australian Skills Gateway
Tasmania	Skills Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory	Skills Canberra
Northern Territory	Australian Apprenticeships NT

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Job Pathways

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair

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Employment and wage data for this industry

Commencements Change

Graduate Employment

Graduate Wage

Industry Growth

Industry Size

Industry Wage

Field Officer Briefs

Availability Information and More Details

Automotive Electrical Technician - AUR30320

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)

Commencements

Australian School-based Apprenticeships (ASbA)

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