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 LiteracyTo 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 RequirementsTo 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 RequirementsStudents 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.
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
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| AQF Level | Level 2: Certificate II |
Admission Codes
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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.
- Complete 13 core units
- Complete 7 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
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
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
The program is delivered over 12 month/40 week period with 8 hours of training per week.
- On-campus
| Core Units | ||||
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| 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 |
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| 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
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| RPL |
| Third Party Verification |
| Practical Task |
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