Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
3 years
This 3-year apprenticeship-based qualification prepares students to become automotive electrical technicians who diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems. Ideal for apprentices and trainees seeking hands-on training in automotive electrical service and repair with industry-standard equipment and expert instruction.
Applicants must be apprentices who have entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT. Basic computer skills are required to navigate online learning materials and assessments. Students need to provide their own work clothing suited to the automotive industry, including steel cap boots, safety glasses, and protective clothing. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where additional support may be needed.
The course covers 21 core units including environmental and sustainability practices, safe working practices, electrical test equipment use, soldering, automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems, vehicle lighting installation, wiring harness repair, ancillary electronic systems, basic electrical circuits, spark ignition and compression ignition engine management systems, battery testing and charging, instruments and warning systems, charging and starting systems, ignition systems, and electronic body management systems. Students also select 11 elective units from options including electric braking systems, electronically controlled steering, battery electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, security systems, air conditioning systems, and complex system fault diagnosis.
CDU TAFE is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with access to specialised trade training facilities and industry-standard technologies. Instructors are experienced former tradespeople with practical expertise in automotive electrical work. The provider offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to help students qualify faster, and provides pathways into higher education qualifications such as Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology.
Graduates are qualified for roles as Automotive Electrical Technicians and Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technicians in the automotive service and repair industry. The qualification provides a foundation for further training, with pathways available to AUR40620 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology. Career opportunities exist across automotive service centres, dealerships, and independent repair shops throughout Australia.
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