This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.
Skyline International College (SIC) follow the AUR Training package guidance for the entry requirements for this qualification. There are no entry requirements for this qualification and direct entry is accepted.
Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each band or Upper Intermediate or EAP completion from an approved ELICOS/ESL centre Or Equivalent English Test (e.g. PTE, TOEFL).
An AQF qualification at Certificate III level or above in any discipline, delivered and assessed in English, will also satisfy both academic and English requirements.
Successfully complete the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital literacy assessment provided by SIC prior to finalization of enrolment.
We provide access to your course materials through SIC eSpace online platform and course handouts. We have computers and student access at College, required software’s (eg, IT software’s and Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.
The course materials fee for the course is $2,000.
Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology. It contains 32 units of competency as follows:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace | Core |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits | Core |
| AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems | Core |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | Core |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms | Core |
| AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components | Core |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | Core |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | Core |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Core |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems | Core |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | Core |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | Core |
| AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems | Core |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems | Core |
| AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation | Core |
| AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems | Core |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Core |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | Core |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | Elective |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | Elective |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines | Elective |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems | Elective |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | Elective |
| AURTTA017 | Carry out vehicle safety inspections | Elective |
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems | Elective |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems | Elective |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | Elective |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | Elective |
The course is delivered across 80 weeks over 8 terms.
The delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom and practical.
Classroom learning The trainer will introduce the unit and the required knowledge and deepen the student’s understanding of topics through a range of teaching methods. The materials are supplied and are comprehensive. Referring to SIC eSpace online, the trainer directs students to attempts the learning activities then written tests that cover the unit.
Workshop practical sessions:
For workshop sessions, students will undertake training and assessment in a commercial automotive workshop. Sessions provide an environment for students to work on practical learning for each unit. This is done under the guidance of the trainer. Students are encouraged to support each other in pairs and small groups. The workplace is fully functional Automotive Service Business and offers customers a comprehensive range of services to keep their cars safe and roadworthy. With Motor Vehicle servicing and mechanical repair, it’s a one-stop shop to keep vehicles performing to their best ability. With a convenient location and friendly staff, workplace aims to take care of all vehicular needs in one go.
With fully functional Automotive students will be able to develop their skills in a ‘real-time’ automotive service delivery environment.
Structured online learning
There is an extra 10 hours per unit programmed outside of 20 scheduled contact hours where you revise and practice to reinforce classroom and practical learning. The eSpace online learning is set up by unit and topics so it is easy for you to explore and then work through each unit of study. Some people will move more quickly through the material and others may take a bit more time depending on your confidence in the topics.
| Day | Face to Face: Theory, Practical & Tutorial (20 hours/week) |
| Thursday | Theory / Practical Session: Face to face 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Lectures, group work, oral work, case studies, practical workshop |
| Friday | |
| Saturday | Tutorial Session: Blended Delivery (face to face & online) 8.00 am - 1.30 pm Review of learning content, group discussion, lectures, interactive learning activities, feedback |
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. Assessment methods may include:
Within the Projects there may be a number of tasks and methods used to gather evidence of competency such as:
RPL and credit transfer (CT) can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation and the original or certified copy must be provided. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status or processing your credit transfer, please refer to our price lists in the handbook and website. If credit is granted, international students may have their course and visa shortened.
Pathway for other Automotive Courses at SIC
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.
Under mutual recognition, the Qualification or Statement of Attainment awarded by Skyline International College will be recognized by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students may choose to study:
Skyline International College campus is fully equipped with required facilities including modern computer lab with internet access and required IT software’s, data projector and resources borrowing facility, printing and photocopying facility and a student common area.
practical Automotive workshop– a custom built space that is used for Automotive training and can be adapted to suit light vehicle service and repair practice and simulations.
Automotive workshop location
Students note that, Automotive practical workshop facility may be located in a different location from the campus. Student must make necessary arrangements to attend practical workshop session.
