South Metropolitan TAFE
Apprenticeship (fixed period structured program)
Become an automotive electrical technician through hands-on apprenticeship training. Learn to diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems, alternators, and starter motors while earning a wage and gaining a nationally recognised qualification in a growing automotive industry.
Applicants should have basic reading, writing and mathematical skills, good vision and eyesight, and strong hand-eye coordination. School leavers require AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths. Non-school leavers should hold a Certificate I or II. For apprenticeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation and work full-time with an employer while attending off-the-job training at SM TAFE.
The course covers comprehensive automotive electrical competencies including: electric and electronic diagnosis and repair, vehicle wiring systems, overhauling alternators and starter motors, electronic drive systems, electric vehicle charging systems, and workplace safety and health. Students learn to use and maintain electrical test equipment, solder electrical wiring and circuits, install vehicle lighting and wiring systems, repair wiring harnesses and looms, diagnose and repair spark ignition and compression ignition engine management systems, test and replace batteries, diagnose charging and starting systems, and work with battery electric vehicles including high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems.
South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is Western Australia's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies, offering state-of-the-art facilities including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, and specialised workrooms. The college provides industry-relevant training combining practical apprenticeship experience with structured off-the-job instruction, ensuring students develop real-world skills valued by employers in the automotive electrical industry.
Upon completion, graduates are prepared for careers as Automotive Electricians in the automotive electrical industry. The apprenticeship provides a valuable foundation for a rewarding career path, with opportunities to work in automotive service centres, dealerships, and independent repair shops. The nationally recognised qualification opens pathways for career advancement and specialisation in emerging areas such as electric vehicle technology and advanced diagnostic systems.
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