About this course
Do you enjoy working on cars, trucks, caravans and trailers? In this course, you will learn how to service and repair electrical systems in different types of vehicles.
- You will learn how to:
- work with vehicle electrical circuits
- install and repair wiring systems
- use electronic control systems
- find and fix electrical faults
- solder electrical wiring
- work with other electronic systems in vehicles
- follow environmental and sustainability practices
-
work safely
use electrical testing equipment.
This course may lead to jobs such as:
- automotive electrician
- automotive electrical technician
- service technician.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace AURETK002 Solder electrical wiring and circuits AURETR006 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems AURETR007 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems AURETR009 Repair wiring harnesses and looms AURETR010 Install ancillary electronic systems and components AURETR027 Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR112 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems AURETR123 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems AURETR124 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR125 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems AURETR128 Diagnose and repair charging systems AURETR129 Diagnose and repair starting systems AURETR130 Diagnose and repair ignition systems AURETR131 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems AURETR132 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation AURETR135 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems AURETR143 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies AURTTA118 Inspect and service engines AURTTE104 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAFA103 Provide technical guidance AURATA004 Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs AURATA005 Diagnose and repair electric braking systems AURETB101 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems AURETD101 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles AURETH011 Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems AURETH015 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles AURETH101 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles AURETH102 Install automotive security systems and components AURETR005 Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies AURETR008 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components AURETR011 Inspect, test and service charging systems AURETR013 Inspect, test and service starting systems AURETR014 Overhaul charging system alternators AURETR017 Overhaul starting system motors AURETR018 Inspect, service and repair AC electric motor drive systems AURETR019 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies AURETR026 Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities AURETR042 Inspect, service and repair DC electric motor drive systems AURETR045 Inspect, test and service batteries AURETR115 Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings AURETR116 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems AURETR120 Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems AURETR121 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems AURETR122 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems AURETR144 Apply knowledge of ADAS technology in vehicle pre-repair scans AURETR149 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems AURETR236 Install air conditioning systems AURETU001 Overhaul air conditioning and HVAC system compressors AURETU007 Recover vehicle refrigerants AURETU102 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems AURETU103 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components AURETU104 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems AURETU105 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems AURLTD105 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies AURLTE001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems AURLTF101 Test and service electric outdoor power equipment AURPTR002 Install marine electrical systems and components AURRTR007 Carry out vehicle safety inspections AURTTA017 Carry out servicing operations AURTTA104 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives AURTTA105 Diagnose complex system faults AURTTA121 Inspect and service braking systems AURTTB101 Diagnose and repair cooling systems AURTTC103 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems AURTTF101 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK102 Carry out soft soldering techniques AURTTW001 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems AURTTZ102 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems AURVTA002 Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs AURVTA104 Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components AURVTT003 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components AURVTW002 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting AURVTW018 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components AURVTW101 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections AURVTW103 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding AURVTW104 Promote innovation in team environments BSBSTR401 Assist with maintaining workplace safety BSBWHS311 Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL301
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus, Part time on-campus
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Docklands
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bairnsdale Trade Centre (Bairnsdale), Yallourn (Newborough), Leongatha, Warragul, Port of Sale (Sale)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider