Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

About this course

Are you a car, motorbike or truck enthusiast? If you’re a young person looking for a career in mechanics, or you're looking for a change in career, this could be the course for you.

In this training you will learn the skills and knowledge to work in an automotive workplace. You will learn how to service braking, cooling, steering and suspension systems. You will also learn to service drive shafts and drive assemblies.

You can choose elective subjects in areas that interest you, for example:

servicing fuel injection systems
servicing transmission systems
servicing marine engines
tyres, wheels and tubes.

Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.

On completion of this training you will be qualified to work as a vehicle serviceperson or mechanic’s assistant.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	AURAEA002
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	AURASA102
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes	AURATA001
Inspect, test and service batteries	AURETR115
Carry out servicing operations	AURTTA104
Inspect and service braking systems	AURTTB101
Inspect and service cooling systems	AURTTC001
Inspect and service steering systems	AURTTD002
Inspect and service suspension systems	AURTTD004
Inspect and service engines	AURTTE104
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	AURTTK102
Inspect and service final drive assemblies	AURTTQ001
Inspect and service drive shafts	AURTTQ103

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace	AURACA101
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace	AURAFA103
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	AURETR125
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes	AURLTJ102
Water test vessels	AURRTA006
Carry out wet run tests on vessel outboard engines	AURRTE001
Inspect and service marine outboard engines	AURRTE002
Inspect and service marine inboard engines	AURRTE003
Test marine engines in water tanks	AURRTE010
Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems	AURRTQ001
Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems	AURRTQ002
Inspect, service and maintain marine battery storage systems	AURRTR001
Inspect and service marine outboard and stern drive transmissions	AURRTX001
Inspect and service marine inboard transmissions	AURRTX002
Inspect and service hydraulic systems	AURTTA006
Service and repair trailers up to 4.5 tonnes	AURTTA010
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	AURTTA105
Inspect steering systems	AURTTD001
Inspect suspension systems	AURTTD003
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems	AURTTF101
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	AURTTF102
Balance wheels and tyres	AURTTJ011
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	AURTTK001
Remove and tag driveline components	AURTTX001
Inspect and service manual transmissions	AURTTX002
Inspect and service automatic transmissions	AURTTX003
Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions	AURTTX004
Inspect and service clutch systems	AURTTX015
Inspect and service emission control systems	AURTTZ001
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	AURVTW018
Carry out manual metal arc welding on components	AURVTW101
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections	AURVTW103
Plan and apply time management	BSBPEF202
Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities	BSBWHS332X
Work in a team	BSBXTW301
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods	TLID1001

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Elgar (Box Hill), City (Melbourne), Nelson (Box Hill), Lilydale Lakeside (Lilydale), Whitehorse (Box Hill)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Box Hill Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Docklands
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Mildura
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit SuniTAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider