Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Course code: AUR20720
Registered Training Organisation: Skillinvest, Federation TAFE & Horsham College
RTO code: Skillinvest – 4192, Federation University – 4909, Horsham College (AIET) – 121314
Course Summary
The Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation is a work-ready pre-employment program designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in the automotive industry. This program aims to enable students to develop a defined range of skills appropriate to entry-level positions in the automotive industry and to apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems associated with an understanding of basic automotive technologies.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM
It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM complete 180 hours of a VET course in a Certificate II or above. This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.
Contribution towards VPC
Students studying VPC may choose to include a VET program, however it is not mandated
Contribution towards VCE
Students will be eligible for two or more units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Automotive will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the fourth study score of the primary four studies).
Program Delivery
Clothing and Equipment
Safety boots are required and no singlet tops to be worn
Program Structure
Program delivered over two years at Longerenong College, Federation TAFE or Horsham College. Course runs Wednesdays between 9.20am and 3.20pm
No Scored Assessment Available
National Accreditation
School to Work
School to Work
A minimum of 40 hours work placement is recommended.
Employment and Study Pathways
Possible study pathways
- Certificate III (apprenticeship)
- Certificate IV (post-trade)
- Diploma
Potential career paths
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Earthmoving and Mobile Plant
- Automotive Electrician
- Motorcycle Mechanic
Fees and Equipment
Clothing/Equipment/OH&S
Closed boots and appropriate clothing for weather required.
Materials Fee
Select fees to be paid by DET for students attending public schools. Independent and Catholic schools will discuss fees with their families.
Study Units
Units may include:
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK102
Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations AURTTA127
Identify automotive mechanical systems and components AURLTA101
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives AURTTA105
Follow environmental & basic sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002
Identify automotive electrical systems and components AURETR10
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace AURAFA104
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAFA103
Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol engines AURTTE008
Dismantle and assemble single cylinder four-stroke petrol engines AURTTE007
Operate electrical test equipment AURETK003
Inspect, test and service batteries AURETR005
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies AURLTJ113
Remove and replace brake assemblies AURTTB007
Solder electrical wiring and circuits AURETR006
Construct and test basic electronic circuits AURETR048
Note: Program commencement subject to enrolment numbers. Units of Competency are subject to change. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals. All details are accurate at the time of publication.
Contact
RTO Contact
Skillinvest – Di Dent
Federation TAFE – Kim Boulton
Horsham College – Lyndon Kuhne
Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page