Automotive



AUR30320

CRICOS Code: 105046B

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

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.

Educational Pathways:

Pathways into the qualification

Individuals may enter into this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification. However individuals may have completed one or more of the following and wish to increase their knowledge further:

  • AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology or
  • AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology or
  • other similar qualifications
Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40620 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Employment Pathways Graduates may find employment 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.

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

Menzies Institute of Technology admission requirements

The AUR30320 – Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the Menzies Institute of Technology requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. Please refer to MITP11 Admissions Policy and Procedure for further information if required. This consists of:

Domestic Students
  • Age of 18 years or 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 Genuine Student Test/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 and Digital Literacy Skills (LLND) test

If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required.
International Students
  • Age of 18 years or 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.
IELTS (General or Academic) PTE Academic TOEFL Cambridge C1 Advanced Test Occupational English Test (OET) ELICOS (General English or equivalent)
6.0 overall score 50 overall score 64 overall score 169 overall score B each component Upper Intermediate level completion
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable 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 IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. Additionally, the learner is required to:
  • Complete the Genuine Student Test/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 in person or phone call or video call/online with the prospective learner.
  • Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital (LLND) test before commencement of the course.
If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required.
Other Conditions
  • Learners 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.
Course Duration: Full time: over a period of 56 weeks
  • 56 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 9 weeks holiday breaks.
  •  Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.
  • Training support hours include the assistance provided after the classroom session or on request by learners either via face-to-face or phone, skype or email to support learners to undertake the learning activities and other academic matters.
  • Individual learning and reflection hours are unsupervised and not recorded by Institute or its Trainers/Assessors.

Note:   No classes on public holidays. If any class days fall on a public holiday then the session with be allocated to another day in that week so that the amount of training supervised hours are consistent regardless of public holiday.

Refer to Course Handbook below for detailed information on the breakdown of delivery/training hours for each unit

Unit Code Unit Title Core (C)  Elective (E)
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace C
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace E
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace E
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace C
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines C
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems E
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems E
AURLTZ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems E
AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems E
AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems E
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems E
AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems E
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles C
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems C
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems C
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations E
AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation C
AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines E
AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems C
AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems C
AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems C
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies C
AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems C
AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace C
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits C
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms C
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits C
AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems C
AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems C
AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems C
AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems C
AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components C
Note: The packaging rules applied to this qualification have resulted in their being no requirements for prerequisite or corequisite units.

Credit Transfer (CT), recognition of prior learning (RPL), professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the Menzies Institute of Technology.  

Please refer to MITP15 RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details. 

Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 

Your existing skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a recognised qualification, through an assessment process called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  

The process could suit you if you have: 

  • paid or unpaid work experience 
  • prior formal training 
  • skills and knowledge gained on the job 
  • community work experience 
  • short course and work-based learning 
  • trade skills 
  • other life experience. 

 

Evidence you might need to supply 

Your RPL assessor will discuss with you the most appropriate evidence you can provide to support your application, this may include: 

  • work appraisals 
  • job descriptions 
  • photos or actual work samples 
  • relevant formal qualifications 
  • resume and references 
  • in-house training certificates 
  • eye witness testimonies 
  • observation at your workplace or a simulated workplace 
  • informal RPL interviews. 
Credit Transfers (CT)  

Credit Transfer is a process of recognising your previous formal studies that are equivalent to one or more units that form part of the qualification you are enrolling in. You will need to provide verified copies of Statements of Attainments or formal academic transcripts that list the units for which you are seeking Credit Transfer. We will confirm the equivalence and you will not need to repeat those units in your current study. 

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

Melbourne, Victoria.

Location

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

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

This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered for interstate students.

Please click here for more details on course fee
Monthly Intakes available, please check with Menzies for next available intake date

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology – Course
Domestic Student Handbook
International Student Handbook

Information concerning students, including information submitted at enrolment, will be used by Menzies Institute of Technology, or other authorised organisations for the purposes of general participant administration, communication, research, statistical analysis, state and national reporting, program monitoring and evaluation. Information provided will be held securely and disposed of securely. Menzies Institute of Technology is committed to upholding the Australian Privacy Principles:
  • We will only collect information that is necessary to providing you the service we offer.
  • We will collect information in a fair and lawful way.
  • You will be told of why we are collecting it and who will have access to it
  • We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we keep regarding you is accurate.
  • We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access or disclosure.
  • You can make a request in writing to access any information we hold about you and we shall provide access, unless access will impact unreasonably on someone else’s privacy.
  • If there are mistakes in the information, we hold about you, we will correct them.
  • We will not request sensitive information about you. Sensitive information includes information about your health, political beliefs, religious beliefs and sexual preference.
  • Our courses require a Medicare or passport number for eligibility purposes. In this case you will be asked to provide this information prior to course commencement.
  • Where an employer has paid the course fee on behalf of the participant and all parties have signed the training plan, then we will report the participant progress to the employer on a regular basis.
Information collected about an individual learner or intended applicant in Written Agreement and Acceptance of Offer and during the student enrolment, can be provided by Menzies Institute of Technology, the Commonwealth including the TPS or state or territory agencies, in certain circumstances, to the Australian Government and designated authorities; in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. In other instances, information collected on this form or during your enrolment can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law. Under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, Menzies Institute of Technology is required to collect personal information about any individual learner or intended applicant and to disclose that personal information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER). Learner’s personal information (including the personal information contained in Written Agreement and Acceptance of Offer and during the course of their study), may be used or disclosed by Menzies Institute of Technology for statistical, administrative, regulatory and research purposes. Menzies Institute of Technology may disclose your personal information for these purposes to:
  • Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies; and
  • NCVER.
Personal information that has been disclosed to NCVER may be used or disclosed by NCVER for the following purposes:
  • Populating authenticated VET transcripts.
  • Facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage;
  • Pre-populating RTO student enrolment forms;
  • Understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and
  • Administering VET, including program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.
For the full Privacy Policy, please refer here

Application Steps

–  Prospective learner previews information about course and the Institute. Information sources include but not limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing event.
–  Prospective learner enquires the Institute. Prospective learners may inquire using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or walk-in to the Institute.
– Discuss with Marketing and Admissions Staff about the course.
This step is to determine whether you are suitable to study the course of your choice and ensuring you understand requirements. Please complete the Genuine Student Test available from this page:
https://menzies.vic.edu.au/apply-now-main-page/
–  Complete the Student Application Form (Click on Apply Now).
–  Provide all required documents meeting entry requirements of the course.
– Submit by email to info@menzies.vic.edu.au
–  If application is accepted by Menzies, prospective student will receive the Letter of Offer.
–  Review Conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer and provide additional evidence/documents if required.
Sign and accept the Letter of Offer (LOO) which is the final stage for the applicant to understand and agree to all terms and conditions of the LOO. Then make payment as outlined in the LOO and arrange the initial payment required to confirm enrollment.
Receive Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and information regarding orientation day.
* For Offshore International students as a guide
  • Apply for Student Visa – Apply for Student Visa with the COE. For more information please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Book Flights and Arrange Accommodation – Book your flights to Melbourne and arrange accommodation for the duration of your study. If airport pickup is required, confirm arrangements with the Institute.
  • Departure & Arrival – Ensure you have packed all necessary belongings. Ensure your airport pickup and accommodation arrangements are finalised. Bring copies of your enrolment, and accommodation arrangements.
– Online links will be provided to prospective student.
– Once completed, Menzies will check and advise next steps
Attend compulsory Orientation Session. Please note failure to attend Orientation will result in non-commencement of course.
Attend the first day of your course as specified during Orientation Session.
Apply Now
Acknowledgment of Country 
 
Menzies Institute of Technology acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the Menzies Institute of Technology. Menzies Institute of Technology respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. Menzies Institute of Technology also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business 
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