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AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology
AUR32721 is the nationally recognised Certificate III behind motor mechanic (general) work. It is current on the national register, with no earlier version recorded. About 3,300 motor mechanic (general) jobs were advertised in June 2026, down 7.7% on a year earlier.
Often searched as Cert 3 in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology · Register data synced 18 Sept 2026 from training.gov.au
Online job ads · June 2026
3,300last month
Motor mechanic (general) roles advertised across Australia
Down on a year earlier
Long-term outlook
Positive
Two structural signals up; current job ads down
Register status
Current
No earlier version recorded
Enrolments
Rising fast
Up 63.3% in a year
Funding status
Verification pending
Checked against official state program lists
The short answer
The long-term signals behind the Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology are positive, though current job advertising is below a year earlier. Motor mechanic (general)s are in national shortage and enrolments are rising. Job ads in June 2026 were down 7.7% on a year earlier. These are official statistics, not a promise about your result.
Jobs and Skills Australia
Is the work there?
Employers are posting fewer motor mechanic (general) jobs than a year ago. About 3,300 motor mechanic (general) jobs were advertised online in June 2026, down 7.7% on a year earlier. Over the last 12 months there were about 41,200 job ads, while 245 people were training in the qualification nationally (2025). Ads show the market. Enrolments show the pipeline. Neither is a job promise.
Jobs and Skills Australia, Internet Vacancy Index · latest month June 2026 · ANZSCO 3212
Combined monthly online job ads across Motor Mechanic (General), to June 2026
Official shortage list
Australia's official shortage list rates motor mechanic (general)s, diesel motor mechanics, motorcycle mechanics and small engine mechanics as in shortage. The 2025 Occupation Shortage List rates Motor Mechanic (General), Diesel Motor Mechanic, Motorcycle Mechanic and Small Engine Mechanic as in national shortage.
Jobs and Skills Australia, Occupation Shortage List · 2025 assessment
Ten year outlook
Motor mechanic (general) jobs are projected to stay about flat. Jobs and Skills Australia projections put these occupations at 111,202 workers in May 2025, 114,167 by May 2030 (up 2.7%) and 119,548 by May 2035 (up 7.5%).
111,202
workers, May 2025
114,167
workers, May 2030
119,548
workers, May 2035
Jobs and Skills Australia employment projections · May 2025 to May 2035
Occupation mapping by Get Course, shown with ANZSCO codes so it can be checked.
NCVER Total VET Activity
Who is training
More people are choosing the Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology every year. Across Australia, 150 people enrolled in 2024. In 2025 it was 245, up 63.3% in a year. National data for AUR32721 starts in 2023.
2019
not yet introduced
2020
not yet introduced
2021
not yet introduced
2022
not yet introduced
70
2023
150
2024
245
2025
NCVER Total VET Activity · 2025 collection
training.gov.au · Australian Qualifications Framework
What does studying it involve?
The register and the national framework set some of this. Providers set the rest.
How long it takes
A Certificate III is typically 1 to 2 years of full-time study under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Providers set the exact length and pace.
Delivery
Providers set the delivery mode.
Credit for experience
Recognition of prior learning applies to AUR32721 like any qualification on the national register: an approved provider assesses your evidence against each unit.
training.gov.au national register; Australian Qualifications Framework.
State subsidised training lists
What does it cost, and who funds it?
State funding for AUR32721 is being verified against official program lists.
Eligibility and student contributions vary by program and provider. The official state listing is the source of truth. In a subsidised place the government pays most of the tuition and you pay a co-contribution set by the program and provider.
Official state subsidised training program lists, verified per state. Full-fee prices will appear here as partner courses are listed.
training.gov.au · unit packaging
What is in the qualification
The register lists 16 core units for the Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology, plus 46 elective options. Prerequisites apply to Eight of them, marked below.
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
AURETH102Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles (has prerequisites)
AURETH104Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
AURETH105Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles
View all 16 core units
AURETH106Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles (has prerequisites)
AURETH107Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles (has prerequisites)
AURETH108Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle (has prerequisites)
AURETH109Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles (has prerequisites)
AURETK002Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
View the 46 elective options
AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAKA001Use information technology systems
AURATA005Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
AURETH015Diagnose, remove and replace heavy electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems
AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
AURETH018Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system (has prerequisites)
AURETH103Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles (has prerequisites)
AURETR006Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR026Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETR054Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles (has prerequisites)
AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
AURHTD102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems
AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD002Service and repair light vehicle lift assisted suspension systems
AURLTD101Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products
AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
AURLTJ102Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTJ011Balance wheels and tyres
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURVTN104Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
AURVTT003Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
training.gov.au national register, AUR32721 release 4
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Get Course maps AUR32721 to its occupations using the register’s own outcome wording, shown with ANZSCO codes (here, 3212) so the mapping can be checked. Job advertisement counts come from the Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index and count online ads, not vacancies filled. Enrolment counts come from NCVER Total VET Activity and count people in training, not completions. Funding rows appear only after verification against the official state program list. Source vintages: employment projections May 2025 to May 2035 release; NCVER Total VET Activity 2025 collection; Occupation Shortage List 2025 assessment; Jobs and Skills Australia Internet Vacancy Index latest month June 2026; register training.gov.au, synced 14 September 2026; register synced 18 Sept 2026. Page last updated 19 Sept 2026.
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