Certificate III · CRICOS course

Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

6 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 4 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $10,850 - $28,000, and it usually takes about 2 years.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $10,850 - $28,000
Course length
8 mo - 2 yrs
Providers
6 providers
Cities
4 cities

Some providers include a work placement

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $10,850 - $45,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

Mechanic checking a car engine
📍Sydney · Brisbane +2
CRICOS 2026

AUR32721 · Automotive Electrics and Electronics

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology prepares you for work as an Automotive Battery Electric Vehicle Technician.

You complete 16 core units.

Some providers include a work placement.

From the national register

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 according to Australian Standards (AS) 5732 Electric vehicle operations - Maintenance and repair.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

16 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  3. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  4. AURETH102Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
  5. AURETH104Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
  6. AURETH105Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles
  7. AURETH106Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles
  8. AURETH107Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles
  9. AURETH108Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle
  10. AURETH109Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Automotive Battery Electric Vehicle Technician

    Employees are responsible for servicing, diagnosing and repairing electric vehicles and components. They may work on either light vehicles or heavy vehicles.

Registration and next steps

  • Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this qualification but vary between states, territories and industry sectors.
  • Licensing requirements relating to handling refrigerants are governed by the Australian Refrigeration Council.
  • Users are advised to check with the relevant state/territory jurisdiction or industry body for current requirements.
Where to study

Cities that offer it

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Your pathway

Levels in the same field

Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.

  1. 01Certificate III · This courseCertificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology
  2. 02Certificate IVCertificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
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