South Regional TAFE
1 Semester
Prepare for an apprenticeship in automotive electrical technology with hands-on training in vehicle electrical systems, diagnostics, and repairs. This pre-apprenticeship program combines classroom learning with 150 hours of workplace experience to launch your career as an automotive electrician.
School leavers must have achieved AQF OLNA or NAPLAN Band 8, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent. Non-school leavers must have completed Certificate I or Certificate II. You must be competent in written and spoken English for communication with students, lecturers, staff and industry clients. Online components require access to a computer. Some courses may require uniforms, equipment, and stationery to be purchased at your cost.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability practices in automotive workplaces, safe working practices, use and maintenance of electrical test equipment, soldering electrical wiring and circuits, automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems, removal and replacement of electrical units and assemblies, installation of vehicle lighting and wiring systems, installation of basic ancillary electrical systems and components, and testing and repair of basic electrical circuits. Elective units include use of numbers in automotive workplaces, reading automotive workplace information, identification and use of low voltage electrical test equipment, battery inspection and servicing, battery testing and charging, mechanical pre-repair operations, and use of measuring equipment.
South Regional TAFE is a government-funded vocational education provider in Western Australia offering quality VET training with industry-relevant qualifications. The program is part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative, providing affordable training at half price (capped at $1,200 or $400 for ages 15-24). TAFE provides comprehensive support including work placement assistance, access to learning resources, and pathways to further qualifications.
This pre-apprenticeship prepares you for transition into an indentured apprenticeship as an automotive electrician. Graduates can pursue the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and work in automotive service centers, dealerships, and independent repair shops. Career opportunities include roles as automotive electricians, diagnostic technicians, and electrical systems specialists. South Regional TAFE offers access to Jobs and Skills Centres for free career planning and job search assistance.
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