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- Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
Overview
About this course
Turn your interest in automotive electrical systems into practical skills. Learn how to install, assemble and service electrical parts and systems in motor vehicles. Build the skills you need to start an apprenticeship or continue your studies.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
work safely in an automotive workshop
troubleshoot basic automotive electrical faults
test and repair electrical circuits and wiring
inspect, test and service batteries
remove and replace electrical components.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Certificate II qualification.
Specialist skills and knowledge to use and maintain automotive electrical equipment.
Confidence to identify minor automotive electrical and component faults.
Knowledge to apply safe and sustainable work practices.
The ability to respond to customers’ needs and enquiries.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Non-traineeship
There are no entry requirements. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
You must be employed as a trainee in the industry.
Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).
Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
relevant work experience while studying
a genuine interest in automotive electronics
a good level of mobility and handling abilities such as lifting, climbing, bending and sitting in awkward positions
the strength to lift a minimum of 15 kg
the ability to provide your own workwear including appropriate safety glasses and approved safety boots
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) at a Year 10 high school.
Note:
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs. We’ll make sure your LLND skills match the demands of the course. We can create a plan that supports your study success.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Automotive Electrician
Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
95%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
1,700 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
39 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,200
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
46 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
1% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: automotive electrician apprentice, automotive electrical trainee, automotive electrical component installer and accessory fitter.
Licensing
After you successfully complete this course, you may be able to apply for an electrical accessory fitting certificate. Visit the NSW Government website to learn more. You can also contact your state or territory licensing authority.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
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Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 Units of competency, including 10 core and 6 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 10
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceAURASA102
Inspect, test and service batteriesAURETR115
Remove and replace electrical units and assembliesAURETR008
Test and repair basic electrical circuitsAURETR112
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Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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