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AURSS00063

Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set

Skill Set

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge to diagnose and repair battery electric vehicle (BEV) systems for a range of purposes required in an automotive retail, service and repair industry context.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 16 Mar 2026 Duration: 1 week View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

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$4,145
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Course overview

This skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles. carry out testing, and maintenance of battery electric vehicles. Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems and diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles.

You will learn

  • How to be high voltage safety aware
  • Safe operating procedures for tools and equipment
  • Identify a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and their main components
  • Operating principles of system instrumentation and safety interlocks in BEV
  • Ensure high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS) are safely isolated
  • Safely test, service and maintain BEV
  • Diagnostic and repair procedures for system instrumentation, safety interlocks and HV RESS
  • Re-initialisation of the energy storage system
  • Performance testing RESS

This skill set will cover the required performance outcomes for you to safely depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles. It involves ensuring that the vehicles high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications before commencing any work to these vehicles. This skill set also covers information around workshop set up, personal protective equipment (PPE) and special tool requirements.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete all units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETR125
    Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETR125
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH101
    Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH101
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It involves ensuring the vehicle high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated before commencing any service or repair work. It also involves calibrating vehicle systems that may need resetting once the energy storage system is reinitialised. Importance is placed in the unit on applying RESS and separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH104
    Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH104
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the traction motor speed control systems of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). These systems may be referred to as digital motor controllers (DMCs) or motor control units (MCUs).
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH105
    Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH105
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the high voltage traction motors of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH106
    Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH106
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the auxiliary motors of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and in their associated components and control systems.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    AURETH101
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH108
    Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH108
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

    Pre-requisite unit :
    AURETH101
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETH109
    Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETH109
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the high voltage (HV) direct current (DC) to low voltage (LV) DC of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

    Pre-requisite unit :
    AURETH101 , AURETR125
  • UNIT NAME
  • Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles
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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
08 Apr 2026
7 days
Full time
  • Full fee: $4,145

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Apr 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

7 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $4,145

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
On Campus
16 Mar 2026
1 week
Full time
  • Full fee: $4,145

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

More Apply
demo

Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

16 Mar 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 week
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $4,145

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more


Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set (AURSS00063)

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Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set

COURSE CODE: AURSS00063
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Entry requirements

To enrol into this skill set you must be working in the automotive service, repair and manufacturing segment.

Selection criteria

This skill set is limited to those who have completed one of the following qualifications:

  • AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
  • AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, or equivalent. (Graduates of the EWP stream must have completed AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems and AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems)

The units provide credit towards Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology and other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.

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Personal Protective Equipment
Students failing to meet required personal protective equipment standards of dress listed below, will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

The required personal protective equipment will consist of:

  • Eye protection – Clear safety glasses, (tinted or sunglasses not acceptable). These must conform to the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1336 or 1337.
  • Protective footwear – Safety toe, leather upper, non-slip safety footwear must be worn. They must comply with Australian Standard AS 2210 and be in good condition.
  • Protective clothing – Long sleeved shirts and long pants – industrial cotton drill work wear, must be worn at all times.
  • Hand protection - Mechanic gloves
  • Ear protection - Ear plugs or ear muffs

Important information

You must not have a pacemaker, another medical device, or a condition that can be affected by the strong permanent magnets within an EV, as per AS5732:2022 (Sect 2.1).

How to apply

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.