Training Product Development
The project aims to review and update the AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology and related training products to align with evolving electric vehicle (EV) technologies, industry needs, and emerging sectors such as mobile plant, agriculture, and marine, ensuring a skilled and sustainable workforce.
Reviewing and updating the AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology and related training products to address evolving industry needs.
This project focuses on reviewing and updating the AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology qualification, along with associated battery EV skill sets, to address the evolving needs of the automotive industry amid rapid electrification.
The project responds to industry transformations driven by EV adoption, hybrid technologies, and expansion into adjacent sectors like mobile plant, agriculture and marine. It involves national consultation to ensure training products reflect current technologies, safety standards and job roles.
The project includes training product development and aims to create flexible pathways for specialised EV technician roles.
The project commenced in December 2025 and is due for completion in June 2027.
Technical Committee for Certificate III in Automotive EV Technology
Chris Eastmure
WorkSafe Victoria (Victoria)
Senior Engineer
Government
Daniel Mulgrew
Work Skills (Queensland)
Compliance Officer/Project Manager
Registered Training Organisation – private
Darren Caddy
Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) (Victoria)
Learning Design Coordinator
Industry Association / Registered Training Organisation – private
Dino Romeo
Nissan Motor Company Australia (Victoria)
DGM Service Engineering and Aftersales Training
Automotive Manufacturer (OE)
Euan MacLean
South Metropolitan TAFE (Western Australia)
Portfolio Manager - Heavy Automotive and Plant
Registered Training Organisation – public
Gerard Sloan
Mercedes-Benz Australia (Victoria)
Senior Aftersales Technical Trainer
Industry Subject Matter Expert
Jodie Askew
Mercury Marine Australia (Victoria)
Training Manger
Industry Subject Matter Expert
Kieron Hinsley
Komatsu (National)
Regional Apprentice Lead
Industry Subject Matter Expert
Marcello Riotto
MTAI (Queensland)
Director
Educational Expert
Matthew Maskiell
Electrical Trades Union (ETU) (National)
Technical Officer
Union
Phil Austin
Tesla (National)
Service Training Manager
Industry Subject Matter Expert
Phil Dodd
Powering Skills Organisation (National)
Senior Manager Technical Training
Jobs and Skills Council
Richard Linsday
CIT Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence (ACT)
Industry and Training Manager
Registered Training Organisation – public
Simon Faure
Kangan Institute (Victoria)
Program Lead
Registered Training Organisation – public
Stephen Richardson
Motor Trade Association of South Australia and Northern Territory (MTA SA/NT) (South Australia)
Lead Trainer – Future Technologies
Industry Association / Registered Training Organisation – private
William Henderson
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) (National)
Skills and Training Officer
Union
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