CRICOS Course Code

112285F

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair battery electric vehicles and components in the automotive, service and repair industry who carry out work.

Qualification Code

AUR32721

Qualification Title

Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

Total Course Duration

94 weeks (including holiday breaks)

Volume of learning Hours

1400

Course Structure

 

In order to achieve qualification AUR32721 - Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology, student must complete following 29 units of competencies.

  • 16 core unit, plus
  • 13 elective units

Unit Code

Unit Title

Core/Elective

Pre-requisite Units

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Core

Nil

AURASA102

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Core

Nil

AURETH101

Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

Core

Nil

AURETH102

Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles

Core

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETH104

Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles

Core

Nil

AURETH105

Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles

Core

Nil

AURETH106

Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles

Core

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETH107

Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles

Core

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETH108

Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle

Core

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETH109

Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles

Core

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles,

AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURETK002

Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace

Core

Nil

AURETR112

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

Core

Nil

AURETR125

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

Core

Nil

AURETU103

Service air conditioning and HVAC systems

Core

Nil

AURTTA118

Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies

Core

Nil

AURTTK102

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Core

Nil

AURLTB103

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

Elective

Nil

AURETH103

Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles

Elective

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETR006

Solder electrical wiring and circuits

Elective

Nil

AURLTD104

Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

Elective

Nil

AURLTD105

Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

Elective

Nil

AURLTJ102

Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes

Elective

Nil

AURTTB101

Inspect and service braking systems

Elective

Nil

AURACA101

Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace

Elective

Nil

AURETR132

Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems

Elective

Nil

AURTTJ011

 Balance wheels and tyres 

Elective

Nil

AURAFA103

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Elective

Nil

AURLTQ102

Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts

Elective

Nil

AURTTK001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective

Nil

 

Entry Requirements

Age requirements:

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Academic Requirements:

To enter into this course delivered at Hawk Institute, applicants should have successfully completed Australian senior secondary school examination (year 12) or equivalent.

OR

Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

English Language Requirements for International students:

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 5 in each of the four test components for direct entry into a VET course;

or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the course;

or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the course;

(Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable)

or, Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Students may refer to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent policy or Hawk Institute’s Enrolment Kit for further information.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Students undertaking this qualification may have to do calculations, meter readings, read vehicle manufactory instructions, and workshop manuals, therefore, students undertaking this course at Hawk Institute must possess sound Numeracy skills. To determine this, all students wanting to study at Hawk Institute are required to undertake LLN test prior to the enrolment of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support services and/or external support services.

LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot - under the supervision of a qualified LLN assessor.

Students will be required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 3 for AUR32721 - Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology. Refer to Hawk Institute’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information.

Computer literacy requirements

Students enrolling into this course must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students can contact Hawk Institute for any further information or assistance on 1300 159 461.

 Mode of study: Blended- Classroom based Face-to-Face theory learning and practical training at Automotive Workshop.

Delivery Location:

  • For Classroom based Face to Face theory learning at Level 4, 171 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria – 3000 Australia.
  • Practical training will be delivered at Hawk Institute’s Automotive Workshop.

Amount of Training: 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Fees & Charges

  • Total Course Fee: $AU 28,000
  • Tuition Fee: $AU 25,000
  • Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 3,000

 

Assessment Methods: Written test/Knowledge questions, Practical demonstration in automotive workshop and Multiple-Choice Questions.

Pathways

Vocational Pathways

After achieving AUR32721 - Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology qualification, individuals can progress to AUR40612 - Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology at other institutes as Hawk Institute does not offer this qualification.

Employment/Career pathway

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

  • Automotive Electrical Technician
  • Light Automotive EV Mechanic

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Note: Hawk Institute does not guarantee any employment outcomes with its programs.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Hawk Institute recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus.

This course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please read this information in conjunction with Student Handbook available on this website.