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Are you looking for a spark to ignite your automotive career?
When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the automotive electrical industry.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry, including electric and electronic diagnosis and repair, vehicle wiring, overhauling alternators and starter motors, electronic drive systems, electric vehicle charging systems, 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.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
| 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 |
This course is available as an apprenticeship.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
- Earn a wage while you train
- Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
- Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
- Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path
- When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the automotive electrical industry.
For information about jobs and pathways, please see http://joboutlook.gov.au/
Further study opportunities:
Delivery location, important dates and study options
All year round
Kwinana - Advanced Standing and RPLOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 36 months |
| When | All year round |
| Where | Kwinana |
| How |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) |
All year round
Carlisle - Classroom-ApprenticeshipOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 6 semesters |
| When | All year round |
| Where | Carlisle |
| How |
Part Time |