AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)
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.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
When Semester 1, 2026
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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.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
If you’re interested in how vehicle electrical systems work and want to explore a career in the automotive electrical trade, this course is a great place to start. It introduces you to the tools, techniques and safety practices used by automotive electricians, giving you hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing basic electrical faults. You’ll learn about batteries, lighting systems, wiring and electrical circuits, while developing the practical and problem-solving skills that employers value.
This course might be right for you, if you:
- Are interested in how vehicle electrical systems and electronics work
- Feel confident using hand tools and working with wiring
- Want to learn about batteries, lighting and basic fault finding
- Can follow safety procedures in a workshop
- Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- Can read simple diagrams and use basic testing tools
- Have basic reading, writing and maths skills
- Are thinking about more training or an apprenticeship in automotive electrical work
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