Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)

National ID: AUR20416 | State ID: AB03

Are you revved up for a career giving cars their spark?

When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice automotive electrician.

You will have the following skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry:

installing
testing and repairing wiring and lighting systems
security systems
electrical components and circuits
read wiring diagrams and
workplace safety and health

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Entrance Requirements

Important information

Job opportunities

Study pathway

Entrance Requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Important information

South Metropolitan TAFE is the only TAFE in WA offering this qualification.

Job opportunities

Automotive electrician

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

Study pathway

Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship) - This course

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Semester 1

Carlisle - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Carlisle
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
AURAFA001	Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURETK001	Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR016	Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

Find out more

This course in this study mode is full in Semester 1. See other study options or applications for this course open again in April for Semester 2 study, 2020.

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Kwinana - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 1
Where	Kwinana
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
AURAFA001	Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURETK001	Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR016	Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

Find out more

This course in this study mode is full in Semester 1. See other study options or applications for this course open again in April for Semester 2 study, 2020.

Find out more

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Semester 2

Carlisle - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Carlisle
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
AURAFA001	Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURETK001	Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR016	Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

Find out more

This course in this study mode is full in Semester 1. See other study options or applications for this course open again in April for Semester 2 study, 2020.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Kwinana - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Kwinana
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
AURAFA001	Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURETK001	Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR016	Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

Find out more

This course in this study mode is full in Semester 1. See other study options or applications for this course open again in April for Semester 2 study, 2020.

Find out more

Print course study plan

Semester 2

Carlisle - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Carlisle
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
AURAFA001	Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURETK001	Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR016	Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

Apply now

Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.

Print course study plan

Kwinana - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-Apprenticeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester
When	Semester 2
Where	Kwinana
How	Full Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETK002	Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR007	Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
AURETR008	Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
AURETR009	Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
AURETR011	Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)
AW866	Module 1 (placement arranged)
AW867	Module 2 (commenced)
AW868	Module 3 (mid-point)
AW869	Module 4 (completed)

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
AURAFA001	Use numbers in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURETK001	Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment
AURETR005	Install automotive security systems and components
AURETR016	Read and apply vehicle wiring schematics and drawings

Apply now

Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.

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AUR20416 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)

Are you revved up for a career giving cars their spark?

Entrance Requirements

Important information

Job opportunities

Study pathway

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Semester 1

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Semester 2

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Semester 2

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

Elective

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Indicative fees and charges

VET Student Loans

International students

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Recognition of Prior Learning

Core

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