AUR20520 - Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

Version Effective: 19th of August, 2026
Course Details

Course Summary

The Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20520) reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of servicing tasks within the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. The qualification provides learners with foundational automotive knowledge and practical skills required to inspect, service, and maintain vehicle systems safely and effectively.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy

To help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.

Entry Requirements

To apply for this course at CQUniversity, you will need to be 15 years of age before the commencement date of your chosen intake.

 

Requirements - During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

PPE and Resource Requirements

Students enrolled in AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology will be required to provide and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while participating in practical workshop activities. This includes:

  • Safety boots (steel-capped)
  • Safety glasses
  • Appropriate workshop clothing

CQUniversity will provide access to:

  • Automotive workshop facilities
  • Light vehicle training resources and equipment
  • Specialist automotive tools and equipment
  • Diagnostic and testing equipment
  • Training vehicles and components
  • Learning and assessment resources
  • Access to computers and relevant software where required
    All practical activities will be conducted in accordance with CQUniversity's Workplace Health and Safety requirements and safe operating procedures to ensure a safe learning environment.

Inherent Requirements

Students undertaking AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology must be able to meet the inherent requirements of training and assessment in an automotive workshop environment. These requirements include:

  • Following workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and directions.
  • Wearing and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Safely operating automotive tools, equipment, and workshop machinery.
  • Undertaking practical tasks involving manual handling, lifting, bending, standing, and working in workshop environments.
  • Communicating effectively with trainers, peers, and workplace personnel.
  • Reading and interpreting workplace information, instructions, and assessment requirements.
  • Demonstrating problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Maintaining appropriate levels of physical fitness, coordination, and dexterity to safely complete practical automotive servicing activities.
  • Complying with CQUniversity policies, workplace safety requirements, and industry standards.

Students who have a disability, medical condition, or other circumstances that may affect their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to discuss reasonable adjustments with CQUniversity prior to commencement to ensure appropriate support can be considered.

 

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
Full Fee $6,440.00 (2026)
$6,660.00 (2027)
Subsidised Full Fee $2,900.00 (2026)
$3,000.00 (2027)
Subsidised Concession Fee $2,520.00 (2026)
$2,600.00 (2027)
Fee for service per unit $322.00 (2026)
$333.00 (2027)
Subsidised full fee per unit $145.00 (2026)
$150.00 (2027)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $242.00 (2026)
$250.00 (2027)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Automotive
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Students will gain foundational automotive servicing skills, workplace health and safety knowledge, and practical industry experience that enhances employability and prepares them for automotive apprenticeships, further training, and entry-level employment within the automotive, transport, mining, and agricultural sectors.

Course Structures
Pre-Apprenticeship

Students will participate in hands-on, face-to-face training at their chosen campus over two 10-week training blocks (20 weeks total), completing 320 hours of practical learning. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm, and Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a two-week break between training blocks.

Guided by our industry-experienced expert teachers, students will develop practical automotive skills in a modern workshop environment using:

  • Automotive workshop facilities
  • Light vehicle training resources and equipment
  • Specialist automotive tools and equipment
  • Diagnostic and testing equipment
  • Training vehicles and components

This hands-on approach is designed to equip students with valuable experience using tools, equipment and technologies commonly used in the automotive industry.

 

 

  • On-campus
Core Units
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts More Information Training.gov Details
Elective Units
AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTJ111 Balance wheels and tyres More Information Training.gov Details
AURHTJ203 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts
AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components
AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTJ111 Balance wheels and tyres
AURHTJ203 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

Traineeship

The program is delivered over 12 month/40 week period with 8 hours of training per week.

  • On-campus
Core Units
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts More Information Training.gov Details
Elective Units
AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTJ111 Balance wheels and tyres More Information Training.gov Details
AURHTJ203 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts
AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components
AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTJ111 Balance wheels and tyres
AURHTJ203 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Third Party Verification
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Pre-Apprenticeship
Traineeship

International 2023 Availabilities

Pre-Apprenticeship
Traineeship
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