Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Course code: AUR20716
Registered Training Organisation: Skillinvest
RTO code: 4192
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 (replacing VCAL Intermediate and Senior Certificate)
It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM from 2023 must complete 180 hours of Certificate II or above. This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.
Contribution towards VPC (replacing Foundation VCAL)
Students studying VPC from 2023 can 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
Structured Workplace Learning
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
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:
|
Unit code |
First Year |
|
AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
|
AURASA002 |
Follow safe working practice in an automotive workplace |
|
AURETR003 |
Identify automotive electrical systems and components |
|
AURTTK002 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
|
AURTTA027 |
Carry out basic vehicle servicing |
|
AURTTB007 |
Remove and replace brake assemblies |
|
AURTTJ003 |
Remove and replace wheel and tyre assembly |
|
Unit code |
Second Year |
|
AURAFA003 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
|
AURAFA004 |
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR015 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
|
AURAFA009 |
Carry out research into automotive industry |
|
AURETK001 |
Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment |
|
AURETR046 |
Remove and refit vehicle batteries |
|
AURETR047 |
Recharge vehicle batteries |