AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

This page provides all the information you need to know about enrolling in the AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.

Course details
Provider Name	Auswide College
RTO Code	45893
Location of course	Classroom Level-3, 1 Fitzwilliam Street Parramatta NSW 2150 Practical classes will be delivered at authorised Auswide College Workshops. Address will be provided with the classes schedule.
Delivery mode	This program is delivered in the classroom with structured self-study and in an automotive workshop.
Duration	78 weeks, including 60 study weeks and 18 weeks of holidays.
Study load	14 hours a week in the classroom and 6 hours of Supervised structured self-study.

Overview of course

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.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AUR30320

Facilities and Equipment

The following facilities, equipment and resources will be used to deliver and assess this qualification:

Training rooms, including desks, chairs, whiteboard, and overhead projector.
Computers with Microsoft Office and access to the Internet.
Learning and assessment materials as outlined in this TAS.
Equipment outlined in the AUR30320 Tool, Equipment and Materials List.

In addition, all students who are undertaking this qualification must have the following resources while in class.

A laptop or computer that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar.

Who should apply for this course and why?

This course is targeted at students who are:

seeking to pursue or further a career in the automotive industry
seeking to enter a new industry sector
seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of automotive roles.Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Certificate IV qualifications from the AUR Training Package such as the AUR40620 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology.

What can I expect?

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Code	Title	Core or 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 light vehicle hydraulic braking 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
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURETR115	Inspect, test and service batteries	Elective
AURLTD104	Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems	Elective
AURLTD105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems	Elective
AURLTE102	Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines	Elective
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	Elective
AURTTA105	Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts	Elective
AURTTB101	Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions	Elective
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions	Elective
AURTTF101	Carry out servicing operations	Elective
AURTTK102	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	Elective

Training and assessment information

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting, as well as through structured self-study. Practical training will take place at the automotive workshop.

The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.

You are required to attend classes for 14 hours, as well as complete 6 hours of structured self-study per week for 60 study weeks (6 terms of 10 weeks each). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.

In addition to classroom based learning and structured self-study, you will also need to complete approximately 2 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which will include:

Written questions
Observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Your theory classes will be conducted in modern classrooms and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.

Course progress and attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important. Please read the Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Student support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
access to additional learning resources
reasonable adjustment in assessment
social events
information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.

Resource requirements

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

PC

	Minimum requirements
Processor	Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 10
RAM	10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space	3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space
Monitor resolution	1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements	OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

MacOS:

	Minimum requirements
Processor	Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system	MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave).
RAM	2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space	4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution	1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended
Graphics processor acceleration requirements	OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet	Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Name of software	Associated costs
Office 365	$129 annually	https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office
Laptop details	Associated costs
Any laptop that meets the specifications above	$450 (approximate only)	Various
Text book	Associated costs
Automotive Technology Cengage	Ebook: $77.95 Hardcopy: $199.95 Paperback: $102.95	https://au.cengage.com/c/automotive-technology-a-systems-approach-7e-erjavec/9781337794213/

Course credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our Student Handbook, which is available at www.auswidecollege.edu.au.

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Enrolment Confirmation.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

What are the entry requirements?

Auswide College has the following entry requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age
Have completed at least Year 10 or equivalent
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language
competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or successful completion of an English Placement Test at IELTS level 6.0.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

How much does it cost?

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course fees

Tuition fees: $24,000

Enrolment fee: $400

Material fee: $1,500
(Please Contact us for promotional fees and scholarships offer)

Non-tuition fees

May apply and can be found in our Student Handbook on our website at www.auswidecollege.edu.au

Course fees do not include laptops or software or textbooks – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

How can I apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including a copy of your:

passport, High School Certificate.
certificates of previous studies,
and proof of English (IELTS/PTE/ELICOS)

Where to from here?

If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with an Enrolment Confirmation and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with Auswide College Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.auswidecollege.edu.au