AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)
Completing this pre-apprenticeship equips you with the skills sought after by employers for apprentice automotive electricians.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 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, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Bunbury
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On Campus
Gain hands-on experience and practical skills in a high-quality learning environment, setting the foundation for a successful career in automotive electrical technology.
- This qualification covers the skills and knowledge that relate to a range of tasks and job roles, including:
- Performing basic diagnostic procedures
- Installing, testing, and repairing wiring on vehicle lighting systems and electrical security components
- Installing ancillary electrical equipment
- Performing minor repairs to electrical circuits
- Inspecting and servicing batteries
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | 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 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAFA001 | Use numbers in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURETK001 | Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURTTA009 | Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |