Automotive Electrician

Automotive Electrician

Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (AUR30405)

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the automotive mechanical technology sector which includes inspection, service and repair. It also provides you students the opportunity to specialise in an industry sector by selecting the relevant descriptor specific to your enterprise requirements. You will learn skills contained in the units of competence relevant to the descriptors. You will also learn how to apply safe work practices and carry out diagnostic procedures.

Job Summary

The apprentice undertaking this role will primarily service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as the engine, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential) and the suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres). The apprentice will also perform tasks including: discussing problems with vehicle drivers to discover faults and carrying out their own diagnosis procedures; repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, air conditioning and emission control systems, clutch assemblies, manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, final drive assemblies and steering and suspension systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine management and electrical systems are also encompassed in the motor mechanic’s duties. With the rapid changes in automotive technology, motor mechanics are becoming more specialised in their areas of work.

Career Opportunities

To obtain this qualification, competencies will be completed in the following subject areas:

  • Program Subjects
  • Apply safe working practices
  • Communicate Effectively in the Workplace
  • Read & Interpret Engineering Drawings
  • Use and maintain workplace tools & equipment
  • Use and maintain measuring equipment
  • Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive industry
  • Test, Service and Charge Batteries
  • Carry Out Repairs to Single Electrical Circuits
  • Carry Out Soldering of Electrical Wiring/Circuits
  • Remove & Replace Electrical/Electronic Units/Assemblies
  • Repair Electrical Systems
  • Install Ancillary Electrical Components
  • Repair charging systems
  • Repair starting systems
  • Overhaul Starting Motors
  • Overhaul Charging System Alternators
  • Manufacture & Repair Wiring Harness/Looms
  • Repair Electronic Systems
  • Repair Instruments & Warning Systems
  • Service and Repair Electronic Compression Ignition Engine Management Systems
  • Service and Repair Electronically Controlled Anti-Lock Braking
  • Service & Repair Electronically Controlled Steering Systems
  • Service & Repair Electronic Drive Management Systems
  • Inspect, service & Repair Electronic Management, Monitoring & Tracking Systems
  • Service Air Conditioning Systems
  • Repair/RetrofitAir Conditioning Systems
  • Carryout Diagnostic Procedures
  • Install Air Conditioning Systems