South Sydney College
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is a specialised program tailored for international students aspiring to start or advance their careers as Automotive Electricians, Automotive Air Conditioning Specialists, and Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technicians.
This certificate course is carefully designed to impart core knowledge and skills essential for success in these specialised roles, including the diagnosis of electrical components using specialised tools and equipment.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll find yourself on a pathway toward higher Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications, positioning you to become a Diagnostic Technician. The program focuses on equipping you with the expertise needed to service, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles within the automotive electrical service and repair industry.
Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the diagnosis and repair of charging systems, starting systems, ignition systems, compression ignition engine management systems, and spark ignition engine management systems. Additionally, you’ll learn crucial skills such as testing, charging, and replacing batteries.
Practical experience is at the heart of this course, ensuring you gain hands-on expertise and specialised skills that provide you with a distinct advantage in the competitive job market.
Completing this course will put you on a path to a promising career in automotive technology and in becoming a highly skilled professional.
Delivery mode
South Sydney College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 11-15 Deane St, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
- 175 Cleveland Street, Redfern NSW, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
- Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
- Are required to provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English: IELTS Test overall band score 6.0, Certificate in Advanced English overall score 169, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) overall score 50, Occupational English Test (OET) with a score of at least B for each test component of the OET.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
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