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    Automotive Electrical courses

    If you’ve dreamt of working with cars since you were young, and you love taking things apart to find out how they work, a career as an automotive elec...

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    • Statement of AttainmentDepower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

      901-00042

      Eliminate dangerous voltages when working on electrical vehicles. Safely depower electric cars and trucks by removing service plugs and doing service checks. Deactivate an EV’s battery pack and reinitialise it to ensure its systems are working again.

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    • Certificate IIAutomotive Electrical Technology

      AUR20420-01

      Get the skills you need to start your career in the automotive electrical industry. Learn to diagnose and repair electrical faults on a range of vehicles. You’ll graduate ready for work as an accessory fitter or automotive electrical assistant.

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    • Certificate IIIAutomotive Electrical Technology

      AUR30320-01

      Gain the skills to get qualified as an auto electrician. Work with a variety of vehicles and machinery, get access to state-of-the-art simulated workshops, and gain insight into the latest vehicle technologies.

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    Automotive electrical course information

    It’s easy to balance work and study with a TAFE automotive electrical course.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between full-time or part-time for Certificate o...
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    Who is an automotive electrical course good for?

    As an automotive electrician, certain traits and skills are a must. Since you will use specific diagnostic equipment to figure out what’s wrong in the motor vehicle, you need to be handy with tools and passiona...

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    Automotive electrical career paths

    To work in the automotive electrical sector, you need to register with the relevant regulatory body. This ensures that your qualifications are recognised and that you can adhere to a high standard of work. Here...

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