Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

You’ll develop practical skills in:

• Diagnosing and repairing electric vehicle systems
• Working safely with high-voltage vehicle components
• Inspecting and servicing EV batteries and battery management systems
• Testing electric motors and drive systems
• Diagnosing electrical and electronic faults
• Servicing charging and energy-management systems
• Using automotive diagnostic tools and equipment
• Reading wiring diagrams and technical information
• Performing routine vehicle inspections and maintenance
• Following automotive workplace health and safety procedures

Total Number of Units = 29

• 16 Core Units
  
• 13 Elective Units

Core Units

• AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
• AURETH102 Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles*
• AURETH104 Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
• AURETH105 Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles
• AURETH106 Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles*
• AURETH107 Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles*
• AURETH108 Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle*
• AURETH109 Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles*
• AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits Core
• AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
• AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
• AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
• AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  
  

Elective Units

• AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
• AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
• AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres
• AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems Elective
• AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
• AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
• AURLTD105 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
• AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
• AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
• AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
• AURETH103 Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles*
• AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits
• AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace

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After completing the qualification, potential career pathways may include:

• Electric Vehicle Technician
• Automotive Electrical Technician
• EV Service Technician
• Hybrid Vehicle Technician
• Automotive Diagnostic Technician
• EV Maintenance and Repair Technician

Graduates may choose to continue into higher-level automotive, electrical, diagnostic or management qualifications, depending on their career goals and the entry requirements of the chosen course.

Successful completion provides a nationally recognised Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology, demonstrating practical skills and technical knowledge relevant to servicing, diagnosing and repairing electric and hybrid vehicle systems in Australia’s evolving automotive industry.