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AUR20720

Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Prepare for your career in the light and heavy automotive and marine industries with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the basic skills and knowledge needed to pursue an automotive or marine mechanical apprenticeship.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession
$220
Subsidised
$580
Full Fee
$3,880
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Course overview

Prepare for your career in the light automotive and marine industries with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the basic skills and knowledge needed to pursue an automotive or marine mechanical apprenticeship.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics grew strongly over the past five years with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. Job openings are expected to remain steady in the near future with around 23,000 job opening expected over the next five years.

In this course you will gain the basic skills and knowledge required to carry out workplace tasks safely and effectively. You will become familiar with electrical and mechanical components and systems and learn how to use appropriate tools and equipment to complete basic removal, inspection and refitting of automotive, outboard, inboard and jet ski components.

This course will set you on the path to finding an apprenticeship in a wide range of automotive occupations including a light or heavy vehicle mechanic, or within marine mechanical workshops specialising in light and heavy diesel marine engines.

More pre-apprenticeship courses

What can I do?

  • Vehicle Service Assistant
  • Automotive Apprentice
  • Marine Service Assistant
  • Marine Mechanical Apprentice

Course outcome:

AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Industry partnerships

TAFE Queensland has developed many strong relationships with the major players across the automotive industry. We have partnered with companies such as Toyota, Nissan, Komatsu, and Jeep Chrysler to deliver industry-current, tailored training programs. Employees trained by TAFE Queensland are highly-skilled and highly-valued.

Job outcomes

TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation, register your interest in an apprenticeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURAEA002
    Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    AURAEA002
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs. It applies to those working in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURAFA103
    Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    AURAFA103
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate in an automotive workplace. It involves communicating effectively by conveying and receiving information using verbal and non-verbal techniques and correct automotive technical terminology.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURAFA104
    Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    AURAFA104
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and resolve routine basic problems commonly encountered in an automotive workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURASA102
    Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    AURASA102
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURETR103
    Identify automotive electrical systems and components
    UNIT CODE :
    AURETR103
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the function and basic operation of a range of vehicle electrical systems and components.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Identify automotive electrical systems and components

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURLTA101
    Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
    UNIT CODE :
    AURLTA101
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the function and basic operation of a range of vehicle mechanical systems and components.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Identify automotive mechanical systems and components

  • UNIT CODE
  • AURTTK102
    Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    AURTTK102
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces like a classroom, or simulated learning environment. You may also need to access our learning management system online. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces like a classroom, or simulated learning environment. You may also need to access our learning management system online. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Acacia Ridge
On Campus
30 Sep 2024
10 weeks
Light Vehicle: Full time 2.5 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
demo

Acacia Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

30 Sep 2024

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

10 weeks

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Light Vehicle: Full time 2.5 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Alexandra Hills
On Campus
30 Sep 2024
10 weeks
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
demo

Alexandra Hills

On Campus

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

30 Sep 2024

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

10 weeks

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

Bracken Ridge
On Campus
02 Oct 2024
10 weeks
Light Vehicle: Full time 2.5 days per week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
demo

Bracken Ridge

On Campus

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

02 Oct 2024

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

10 weeks

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Light Vehicle: Full time 2.5 days per week
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Bowen
On Campus
Anytime
Self-paced
Part time 1 day per week
Thursday
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
demo

Bowen

On Campus

  • Online Time

    The estimated proportion of time you will spend each week working through content online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

Anytime

The date the course will start. Many intakes fill up before this date, so apply as early as you can.

DURATION

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Self-paced

The expected length of time to complete your course.

Workload

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

Part time 1 day per week
Thursday

The amount of time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $220
  • Subsidised: $580
  • Full fee: $3,880
Class format

The learning format for your course.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

The learning format for your course.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using web conference software (like Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

On-Campus

The primary location your assessment will take place. Some courses also require Vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20720)

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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

COURSE CODE: AUR20720
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

See if you qualify for a subsidy

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

  • clear safety glasses to AS 1336 or 1337
  • protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
  • You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard protective clothing (no singlets)

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks after enrolment, during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, and a calculator.

Placement

There are no formal vocational placement requirements for this qualification. However, we encourage you to consider completing work experience in a trades environment specific to your course to develop your practical skills, engage with the industry, and increase future employment opportunities. TAFE Queensland may be able to assist in finding work experience placements.

Please note: Work experience is not available at our South West locations.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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