AUR20716 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying, inspecting and basic servicing of mechanical and electrical components. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. Successful completion of this program will give you direct and indirect skills associated with apprenticeship trades relevant to the automotive industry. This qualification is designed to give you employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management and hands on skills relevant to the industry. 

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

You will be required to supply your own steel-capped boots, jeans and a long-sleeved cotton shirt for this course.  If you have any questions in relation to PPE please email stn@cqu.edu.au.

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Duration:

1 year part-time

Core

AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURLTA001	Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
AURAFA004	Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
AURETR003	Identify automotive electrical systems and components

Elective

AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTA027	Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
AURTTE004	Inspect and service engines
AURTTA005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems

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Duration:

12mths

Core

AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURLTA001	Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
AURAFA004	Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
AURETR003	Identify automotive electrical systems and components

Electives

AURETR015	Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTA027	Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
AURTTE004	Inspect and service engines
AURTTA005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTC001	Inspect and service cooling systems

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Work-integrated learning does not apply to this course.

This course has no residential schools.

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 entry requirements. 

It is highly recommended that students have attained a Sound Achievement (SA) result in year 10 numeracy and literacy subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in this course.

The course is a mechanical pathway that provides an introduction to the Automotive fields of heavy vehicles (diesel fitting), light vehicles and auto-electrical. Possible career outcomes could lead to a trades assistant, vehicle service assistant, automotive service assistant, trainee service person, automotive trainee.

Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.

Fee for service	$3,564.00 (2022)
Subsidised full fee	$456.00 (2022)
Subsidised concession fee	$108.00 (2022)
Fee for service per unit	$297.00 (2022)
Subsidised full fee per unit	$38.00 (2022)
Subsidised concession fee per unit	$9.00 (2022)
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit	$6.40 (2022)

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding.

For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.

If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.

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