Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Graduates may find employment in automotive Industry as a:

• Light Vehicle Electrical Technician
• Automotive Light Vehicle Electrical Repair Technician
• Motor Mechanic (General)

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as: AUR40620 – Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Domestic Students

• Minimum age of 18 years and above
• Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher.
• Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)

Additionally, the learner is required to:

• Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
• Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required.

International Students

• Minimum age of 18 years and above
• Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher
• Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)
• English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

1.

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

OR

4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:

Onshore International Students

• Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students

• Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
  If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required.

•  Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.
• Students required to invest approximately 8 hours a week of self directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.

• Questions and Answers
• Case Studies
• Project
• Practical Demonstration
• Report

Level 4, 355 Spencer Street West Melbourne 3003 – Training sessions (Primary site)

87 Mark Street, North Melbourne – Automotive Practical Workshop (Secondary site)

Domestic Students

International Students

 $10,250

Offshore International: $13,500

Onshore International: $11,250