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Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

This qualification prepares you to work safely on battery electric vehicles, including the high voltage systems that set them apart from petrol and diesel cars.

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How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
Main job
Electric Vehicle Technician
$85,800 (estimate) median pay, In demand
Taught by
8 providers
Every state and territory

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how electric vehicles work
  • a careful approach to safety around high voltage
  • an ability to follow set procedures closely
  • patience for fault finding and electrical testing

Before you start

The qualification has no set entry requirements, but each provider can add its own.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Electric Vehicle Technician

    Electric vehicle technicians diagnose and repair the battery, motor and charging systems in electric and hybrid cars, and keep them safe to drive.

    What else you need

    This is an apprenticeship qualification, so you must be employed as an apprentice before enrolling. Employers must be able to provide the resources to take an apprentice. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.

    Median pay$85,800 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

29 units: 16 that everyone takes and 13 you choose.

  • High voltage safety practices
  • Depowering and restarting electric vehicles
  • Diagnosing and repairing traction motors
  • Battery inspection and maintenance
  • Electrical testing and diagnostics
  • Air conditioning and cooling systems
See all 16 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares you to service, diagnose and repair battery electric vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. You work on high voltage systems, traction motors, DC to DC converters and cooling systems.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply but vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Refrigerant handling is governed by the Australian Refrigeration Council. Check with your state or territory jurisdiction or industry body for current requirements.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.