South Metropolitan TAFE
1 Semester
This pre-apprenticeship certificate prepares you for a career as an automotive electrician by teaching you to install, test, and repair vehicle electrical systems. Perfect for those with practical skills and an interest in automotive technology.
You should have completed Year 9 or achieved NAPLAN cut point scores for Literacy and Numeracy, or OLNA category 3 or 3*, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or II. You'll need basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills, good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and good vision/eyesight. Practical aptitude and problem-solving skills are essential.
The course covers core automotive electrical competencies including following environmental and sustainability practices, safe working practices, using and maintaining electrical test equipment, soldering electrical wiring and circuits, applying knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems, removing and replacing electrical units and assemblies, installing vehicle lighting and wiring systems, installing basic ancillary electrical systems and components, testing and repairing basic electrical circuits, and inspecting, testing and servicing batteries. Elective units include communicating effectively in automotive workplaces, working effectively with others, operating electrical test equipment, installing automotive security systems, and repairing wiring harnesses and looms.
South Metropolitan TAFE is the only TAFE in Western Australia offering this qualification. The Kwinana campus features specialist training facilities with purpose-built air-conditioning rigs and a modern indoor workshop, providing high-quality practical learning environments. The college actively promotes graduate employment to key industry partners and arranges work experience placements.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified to work as an Automotive Electrician apprentice. This pre-apprenticeship provides the foundation for progressing to Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and a full apprenticeship. Graduates are equipped with the skills employers seek for entry-level positions in automotive electrical services, vehicle maintenance facilities, and automotive repair workshops.
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