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AUR20520 - Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

DurationThere are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Location
Gladstone and
Next intakeOctober, 2023
Study modeOn Campus
Total units20
Low-Fee course for eligible applicants.

Overview

Rev up your skills by enrolling into CQUniversity Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology. This pre-apprenticeship course allows you to obtain entry-level skills to work in the automotive industry.

Upon successful completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge required to perform servicing and maintenance of vehicles in an automotive service or repair business.
You will also develop your employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management and hands on skills relevant to the automotive industry. Your studies within this course will be assessment focused.

AUR20520 includes practical tasks that are to be undertaken in an Automotive environment that can be in a business (paid or voluntary) or in a simulated environment in an educational setting.  The practical tasks are observed and signed off by a workplace supervisor or teacher, who must meet the ASQA requirements, on a Co-Assessment basis with CQUniversity.



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

This qualification is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing servicing and maintenance of vehicles in an automotive service or repair business.

Structure & Availability

Pre-Apprenticeship

Duration:

The program is delivered over 6 months with 20 hours of Training, over 3 days per week.

 


Core Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts

Elective Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURETR103Identify automotive electrical systems and components
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURHTJ103Remove, inspect, refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTJ011Balance Wheels and tyres

Traineeship

Duration:

The program is delivered over 12 months with 8 hours of training per week.


Apprenticeship/Traineeship Core Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURETR115Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts

Apprenticeship/Traineeship Elective Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETR103Identify automotive electrical systems and components

Core Units

IntakeLocations
February, 2023On-campus, Rockhampton City

Apprentice/Traineeship Unit Structure

IntakeLocations
January, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
February, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
March, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
April, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
May, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
June, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
July, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
August, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
September, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
October, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
November, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City
December, 2023Gladstone, On-campus, Rockhampton City

International

IntakeLocations
February, 2023On-campus, Rockhampton City

Traineeship

IntakeLocations
January, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
February, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
March, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
April, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
May, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
June, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
July, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
August, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
September, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
October, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
November, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City
December, 2024On-campus, Rockhampton City

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements for this course.

 

Fees & Scholarships

2023 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$5,680
Fee for service per unit$284
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$81.70
Co-Contribution Fee$2,520
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$2,180
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$126
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$109

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$5,980
Fee for service per unit$299
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$5
Co-Contribution Fee$2,680
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$2,320
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$134
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$116

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

How to apply

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Before you apply, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI, creating one is quick and easy. Simply visit usi.gov.au to create one. International students can apply for a USI once in Australia.

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