About this course
If you love cars and racing, this course is for you. You will learn how to work on different types of competition vehicles, like rally cars, dragsters, or go-karts.
You will get to tuning engines, fixing brakes, and install safety equipment. You will also learn about the rules and regulations of motor sport, and how to be part of a team.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in the exciting world of motor sport.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- 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 an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems AURETR123 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems AURLTD105 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations AURLTD106 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines AURLTE102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts AURLTQ102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions AURLTX101 Load and unload competition vehicles and support equipment AURMBA002 Assist with officiating duties at motor sport events AURMDA002 Follow motor sport event and team safety requirements AURMMA007 Operate in a motor sport environment AURMMA101 Coordinate operations of a motor sport team AURMMA108 Perform pit lane and service area operations at motor sport events AURMTA005 Perform torquing and fastening on motor sport competition vehicles AURMTA006 Conduct non-destructive testing AURMTA007 Assemble and prepare competition vehicles for motor sport events AURMTA102 Prepare competition vehicles at motor sport events AURMTA104 Collect and log motor sport data AURMTA109 Construct hose and pipe assemblies for competition vehicles AURMTS001 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies AURTTA118 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Read, interpret and apply engineering drawings AURATA002 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems AURETD101 Solder electrical wiring and circuits AURETR006 Repair wiring harnesses and looms AURETR010 Overhaul charging system alternators AURETR017 Overhaul starting system motors AURETR018 Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies AURETR026 Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR112 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems AURETR120 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems AURETR122 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems AURETR124 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR125 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems AURETR128 Diagnose and repair charging systems AURETR129 Diagnose and repair starting systems AURETR130 Diagnose and repair ignition systems AURETR131 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems AURETR132 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems AURETR143 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems AURETR144 Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems AURETR236 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair motorcycle suspension systems AURJTD103 Diagnose and repair motorcycle steering systems AURJTD104 Repair and align motorcycle frames AURJTY001 Overhaul light vehicle braking system components AURLTB001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems AURLTD104 Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems AURLTF101 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres AURLTJ011 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies AURLTJ113 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies AURLTQ101 Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions AURLTX102 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems AURLTX103 Transport light competition vehicles and support equipment AURMBA101 Develop and update motor sport industry knowledge AURMDA101 Act as a steward at motor sport events AURMDA107 Set up and dismantle temporary work location and equipment at motor sport events AURMGA101 Manage personal presentation and development in a motor sport environment AURMGA102 Manage motor sport data AURMKA001 Apply motor sport rules and regulations when officiating AURMLA001 Inspect vehicles and equipment at motor sport events for compliance AURMLA003 Manage the preparation of motor sport competition vehicles AURMMA102 Follow motor sport safety and risk management procedures AURMSA001 Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer AURMTD001 Prepare competition vehicle suspension AURMTD002 Test engines using a dynamometer AURMTE101 Analyse and repair performance carburetted fuel systems AURMTF001 Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems AURMTF002 Select and prepare motor sport competition vehicle tyres and wheels AURMTJ001 Analyse and repair faults in performance driveline systems AURMTQ101 Diagnose complex system faults AURTTA121 Assemble and fit braking system components AURTTB015 Inspect and service braking systems AURTTB101 Diagnose and repair cooling systems AURTTC103 Inspect and service steering systems AURTTD002 Inspect and service suspension systems AURTTD004 Overhaul steering system components AURTTD005 Overhaul engines AURTTE005 Overhaul carburettor fuel system components AURTTF007 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems AURTTF101 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems AURTTF105 Balance wheels and tyres AURTTJ011 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK001 Apply metal to rebuild engine components AURTTM003 Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies AURTTM004 Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies AURTTM008 Heat treat, straighten and reclaim engine components AURTTM010 Recondition engine cylinder heads AURTTM011 Inspect and service final drive assemblies AURTTQ001 Overhaul final drive assemblies AURTTQ004 Inspect and service drive shafts AURTTQ103 Fabricate exhaust systems and components AURTTS101 Overhaul clutch assemblies AURTTX007 Overhaul manual transmissions AURTTX008 Overhaul automatic transmissions AURTTX009 Inspect and service manual transmissions AURTTX102 Inspect and service automatic transmissions AURTTX103 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems AURVTA002 Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components AURVTW002 Carry out thermoplastic welding on vehicle trim components AURVTW006 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 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding AURVTW104 Carry out spot welding AURVTW105 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding AURVTW109 Perform general machining MEM07005 Interpret technical drawing MEM09002 Undertake manual handling MEM11011 Perform engineering measurements MEM12023 Perform computations MEM12024 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM13015 Plan work activities MEM14006 Organise and communicate information MEM16006 Use hand tools MEM18001 Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18002 Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment MEM30012A
Course providers
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Locations: Logic Centre (Barnawartha North)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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