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

Jobs and Skills WA: Automotive courses

Get a head start on your automotive apprenticeship, and learn about the operation of vehicle electric systems and subsystems.

Through this pre-apprenticeship, you'll gain a nationally recognised and accredited qualification that's highly valued by employers.

You'll learn about the operation of vehicle electric systems and subsystems — including the use of electrical measuring equipment and diagnostics, and gain skills and knowledge to:

  • interpret wiring diagrams;
  • carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems;
  • test, service and replace batteries;
  • apply basic troubleshooting and soldering techniques; and
  • follow safe working practices and environmental guidelines.

This course is the perfect pathway into an apprenticeship — you'll have exactly the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for! Completion of this course can also provide credit towards a higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.

Low fee
Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
STEM
Industry: Automotive
National course code: AUR20420 | WA State ID: AC29

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Jumpstart an electrifying career 

Complete this pre-apprenticeship and you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice automotive electrical technician. This specialised pre-apprenticeship will help you on a path to an apprenticeship or employment in heavy duty automotive, agriculture and mobile plant.

Many employers prefer apprenticeship applicants to have completed a pre-apprenticeship — this course will give you the skills and knowledge to make you more competitive and give you a flying start in learning a trade. Plus our strong links to the automotive industry may also help!

Enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.

Please note that entry into this course is competitive.

Ignite your automotive electrical career

Complete this pre-apprenticeship and you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice automotive electrical technician.This specialised pre-apprenticeship will help you on a path to an apprenticeship or employment in heavy duty automotive, agriculture and mobile plant.

Many employers prefer apprenticeship applicants to have completed a pre-apprenticeship — this course will give you the skills and knowledge to make you more competitive and give you a flying start in learning a trade. Plus our strong links to the automotive industry may also help!

Enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.

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.

Learn in specialist facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Kwinana campus offers specialist training in automotive air conditioning with purpose-built air-conditioning rigs, providing students with a high quality of learning and practical skills. It also boasts a large modern, indoor workshop where students undertake all their learning and training.


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