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AUR20716 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying, inspecting and basic servicing of mechanical and electrical components. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. Successful completion of this program will give you direct and indirect skills associated with apprenticeship trades relevant to the automotive industry. This qualification is designed to give you employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management and hands on skills relevant to the industry. 

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements. 

It is highly recommended that students have attained a Sound Achievement (SA) result in year 10 numeracy and literacy subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in this course.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Start TAFE Now
  • Start TAFE Now and vetted Youth Services students
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

The course is a mechanical pathway that provides an introduction to the Automotive fields of heavy vehicles (diesel fitting), light vehicles and auto-electrical. Possible career outcomes could lead to a trades assistant, vehicle service assistant, automotive service assistant, trainee service person, automotive trainee.

Delivery Agreement

School Partnership - St Brendans College Yeppoon (ends Dec 2018)

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 7 core units
  2. Complete 5 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.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Start TAFE Now (STN)

1 year part-time

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • On-campus
  • Mixed Mode
Core
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURLTA001 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA004 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR003 Identify automotive electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA027 Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 AURASA002 - Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
2 AURAEA002 - Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
3 AURTTK002 - Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
4 AURETR015 - Inspect, test and service batteries
5 AURAFA003 - Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
6 AURLTA001 - Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
7 AURAFA004 - Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
8 AURTTA027 - Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
9 AURTTE004 - Inspect and service engines
10 AURTTA005 - Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
11 AURTTC001 - Inspect and service cooling systems
12 AURETR003 - Identify automotive electrical systems and components


Remote Schools

12mths

  • Mixed Mode
Core

Please enrol in all units at once
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURLTA001 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
AURAFA004 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace More Information Training.gov Details
AURETR003 Identify automotive electrical systems and components More Information Training.gov Details
Electives

Please enrol in all units at once
AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA027 Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives More Information Training.gov Details
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 AURASA002 - Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
2 AURAEA002 - Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
3 AURTTK002 - Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
4 AURETR015 - Inspect, test and service batteries
5 AURAFA003 - Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
6 AURLTA001 - Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
7 AURAFA004 - Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
8 AURTTA027 - Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
9 AURTTE004 - Inspect and service engines
10 AURTTA005 - Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
11 AURTTC001 - Inspect and service cooling systems
12 AURETR003 - Identify automotive electrical systems and components


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
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.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Remote Schools

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time

Gladstone

February: Part Time

Emerald

February: Part Time

Remote Schools

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN)

On-campus

Gladstone

February: Part Time

Rockhampton City

February: Part Time
March: Part Time

Emerald

February: Part Time

Remote Schools

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
January: Part Time
February: Part Time
March: Part Time
April: Part Time
May: Part Time
June: Part Time
July: Part Time
August: Part Time
September: Part Time
October: Part Time
November: Part Time
December: Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Please note that Start TAFE Now (STN) students are required to be enrolled into all units for 2019 at the time of initial enrolment.


Third Party Services arrangement

St Brendan’s College Yeppoon provides the following services on behalf of CQUniversity for this course: (In teach out for Year 12 students)

  • Provision of educational or support services
  • Delivery of training and/or assessment

Year 12 students should email: administration@sbc.qld.edu.au 


Resource Requirements

Students are required to supply their own personal protective equipment as required including appropriate clothing and footwear. Such items include:


  • Cotton drill long pants
  • Cotton drill short or long sleeved shirt 
  • Steel capped boots
  • Safety glasses