AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Launch your career in Automotives!
With this Certificate II you will learn to identify and inspect mechanical and electrical components as well as systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles and outdoor power equipment. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus
Launch your career in Automotives!
With this Certificate II you will learn to identify and inspect mechanical and electrical components as well as systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles and outdoor power equipment. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body.
You will learn:
- To use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace and use and maintain measuring tools,
- How to dismantle, tag and service engines,
- The safety and environmental relevant legislation and workshop practice,
- How to resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace and communicate effectively in an automotive workplace.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
If you’re interested in cars, engines and all things mechanical, this course is a great next step towards an automotive career. It’s designed for students who want to build practical skills, gain workshop experience and prepare for an apprenticeship or further study in the automotive industry. You’ll learn how to carry out basic servicing and maintenance tasks, use a range of tools and equipment safely and develop problem-solving skills that are essential in any workshop.
This course might be right for you, if you are:
- New to the automotive industry
- Keen to explore a range of automotive areas
- Interested in hands-on, practical tasks
- Comfortable with basic vehicle servicing and repair work
- Able to follow safety procedures in a workshop
- Have basic reading, writing and maths skills
- Physically capable of carrying out activities in the workshop
- Considering an apprenticeship or further study in automotive
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