About this course
Do you love cars, motorbikes or trucks? Automotive tradespeople are in demand. 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.
This hands-on training will teach you the skills you need to enter the vehicle repairs industry. The training will give you the knowledge to identify and inspect the mechanical and electrical components and systems of:
- light vehicles
- heavy vehicles
- outdoor power equipment
- bicycles
- marine craft
- motorcycles.
This training is a pathway to gaining an apprenticeship in the automotive industry.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAFA103 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace AURAFA104 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Identify automotive electrical systems and components AURETR103 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components AURLTA101 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK102 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews AUMAFA001 Carry out research into the automotive industry AURAFA009 Write routine texts in an automotive workplace AURAFA105 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace AURAMA001 Contribute to quality work outcomes in an automotive workplace AURAQA001 Remove and tag bicycle components AURBTA001 Remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres AURBTJ101 Maintain specialised bicycle repair tools and equipment AURBTK101 Service bicycle drivetrain systems AURBTQ001 Remove, refit and adjust bicycle accessories AURBTV101 Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment AURETK001 Operate electrical test equipment AURETK003 Remove and tag automotive electrical system components AURETR001 Inspect heavy vehicle battery storage systems AURETR002 Solder electrical wiring and circuits AURETR006 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems AURETR009 Construct and test basic electronic circuits AURETR048 Inspect, test and service batteries AURETR115 Remove and refit vehicle batteries AURETR146 Recharge vehicle batteries AURETR147 Inspect heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems AURHTD001 Inspect heavy commercial vehicle fuel systems AURHTF001 Inspect heavy commercial vehicle wheels and tyres AURHTJ001 Inspect heavy commercial vehicle driveline components AURHTQ001 Carry out minor adjustments to motorcycles AURJTA001 Remove and replace motorcycle components and accessories AURJTA002 Inspect motorcycle suspension systems AURJTD001 Inspect motorcycle steering systems AURJTD002 Remove and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assemblies AURJTJ003 Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment AURPTA101 Carry out minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment AURPTA102 Service and repair rotary cutting systems AURPTA103 Inspect and service line trimming systems and components AURPTA106 Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines AURPTE102 Carry out wet run tests on vessel outboard engines AURRTE001 Inspect and service marine outboard engines AURRTE002 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 Remove and tag steering, suspension and braking system components AURTTA001 Assist with automotive workplace activities AURTTA002 Use and maintain basic mechanical measuring devices AURTTA003 Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations AURTTA009 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives AURTTA105 Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations AURTTA127 Remove and replace brake assemblies AURTTB007 Remove and replace radiators AURTTC004 Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs AURTTD006 Remove and replace steering assemblies AURTTD007 Remove and tag engine system components AURTTE003 Remove and replace conventional engine assemblies AURTTE006 Dismantle and assemble single cylinder four-stroke petrol engines AURTTE007 Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol engines AURTTE008 Remove and replace engine cylinder heads AURTTE009 Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies AURTTJ003 Remove and refit driveline components AURTTQ002 Remove and tag driveline components AURTTX001 Dismantle and assemble conventional manual transmissions AURTTX012 Remove and replace clutch assemblies AURTTX013 Clean vehicles AURVTA005 Use and maintain vehicle body repair hand tools AURVTK001 Remove and store vehicle body components AURVTN003 Set up body alignment equipment on vehicles AURVTN039 Remove and realign vehicle body panels AURVTN041 Carry out basic repairs to vehicle body panels AURVTN138 Repair vehicle plastic components AURVTN140 Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces AURVTP006 Prepare surface and prime repaired body panels AURVTP129 Apply paint to vehicle body panels AURVTP130 Cut and polish painted vehicle body panels AURVTP131 Prepare and mask vehicle body panel surfaces AURVTP132 Clean vehicle interior trim AURVTT008 Set up and use welding equipment AURVTW010
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)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Box Hill Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Dandenong
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Chisholm Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Warrnambool
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit South West TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bairnsdale Trade Centre (Bairnsdale), Yallourn (Newborough), Leongatha, Warragul, Port of Sale (Sale)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
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Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: East Geelong
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit The Gordon for course details, fees and how to apply
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