Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing
 

Traineeship
National Code
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AUR20505
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Automotive, Transport and Engineering
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Automotive;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Motor Mechanic Technician
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

If you’re a school leaver, or an adult looking for a career in the automotive industry, this pre-vocational course is designed for you. It will give you basic skills in light vehicle servicing and maintenance.

You will learn how to inspect and service engines and cooling systems, test and service batteries and carry out repairs to single electrical circuits.

You will also inspect and service manual and automatic transmissions and learn how to perform manual production and oxy-acetylene welding.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course will prepare you for an apprenticeship in the automotive industry.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

What further study options will I have?

You may choose to continue onto a Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology in conjunction with an automotive apprenticeship.

Can I apply?

You must be 15 years or mature age.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - Rolling enrolments. January intake.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview

Length of course

Full time - 13 weeks (4 days per week 8am - 5pm)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

AURC270103A
Apply Safe Work Practices
20.00 hr

This unit incorporates the Worksafe Australia Guidelines and encompasses competencies necessary to apply basic safety and emergency procedures to maintain a safe workplace for staff, customers and others.

AURE218676A
Test, Service And Charge Batteries
15.00 hr

This unit covers the competence to service, remove, replace and charge automotive batteries. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, servicing, testing and charging of batteries, jump-starting of vehicle/equipment and completion of work finalisation processes, including cleanup and documentation.

AURE218708A
Carry Out Repairs To Single Electrical Circuits
40.00 hr

This unit covers the competence to test electrical circuits and carry out repairs in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context, including replacement of fuses, bulbs and terminals, wiring repairs, i.e. open circuits/short circuits/earthing. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, testing of circuits and identification of faults/causes, repair and replacement of circuit components and completion of work finalisation processes, including cleanup and documentation.

MEM2.5C11A
Measure With Graduated Devices
20.00 hr
MEM5.13AA
Perform Manual Production Welding
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competencies required for tacking or production welding, including spot welding using a range of methods and metallic materials in a production environment.

MEM5.4AB
Perform Routine Oxy Acetylene Welding
20.00 hr
MEM7.32AA
Use Workshop Machines For Basic Operations
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competencies required for the basic machining in a maintenance or jobbing environment. The machines may include but are not limited to lathe, radial arm drill, mills etc., and cover the sharpening of tools as required.

AURT200108A
Carry Out Service Operations
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out routine and scheduled servicing operations It requires identification of servicing requirements, preparation for work, correct handling of lubricants and fluids, completion of servicing and work finalisation processes, including documentation.

AURT201170A
Inspect And Service Engines
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out the inspection and service of two and four stroke spark ignition and two and four stroke compression ignition engines. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection and servicing of engines and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation For service of outdoor power equipment engines and associated components see AURP01570A Service engines and associated engine components (outdoor power equipment).

AURT202170A
Inspect And Service Cooling Systems
10.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out the inspection and service of air and liquid cooling systems in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection, analysis and servicing of cooling systems and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT203170A
Service Petrol Fuel Systems
15.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out servicing on mechanical and electric/electronic petrol fuel system/ components in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, servicing of petrol fuel system components and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. The competence does not include electronic fuel injection or electronic engine management systems.

AURT206670A
Inspect And Service Transmissions (Manual)
10.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to inspect and service manual transmissions in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection, analysis and servicing of manual transmissions and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT207170A
Inspect & Service Transmissions (Automatic)
10.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out the inspection and service of semi-automatic, automatic transmissions and associated components, including torque converters in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection, analysis, servicing and testing of automatic transmissions and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT210170A
Inspect And Service Braking Systems
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to inspect and service of braking systems and/or associated components, including pneumatic over hydraulic, air, hand and parking brake systems in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, conduct of brake system wear analysis, servicing of braking systems and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT212670A
Service Final Drive Assemblies
5.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out testing and servicing of final drive assemblies and associated components in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, testing and analysis of results, servicing of final drive assemblies and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT213170A
Service Final Drive (Driveline)
5.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out the servicing of final drive drivelines in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection of drivelines, the analysis of inspections results, servicing of drivelines and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT215170A
Inspect And Service Steering Systems
10.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required carry out the inspection and servicing of wheeled and tracked type steering systems and associated components in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection and servicing of wheeled and tracked type steering systems and associated components and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. For bicycle steering service refer to unit AURB215671A Service and repair bicycle steering systems For marine steering service and repair refer to unit AURR346266A Diagnose and repair rope, cable and chain systems.

AURT216170A
Inspect And Service Suspension Systems
10.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to carry out the service of suspension systems and associated components in an automotive retail, service and/or repair context. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, inspection, analysis and servicing of suspension systems and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT217766A
Remove, Inspect, Repair And Fit Tyres And Tubes (Light)
40.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to remove, inspect, repair and fit tubes and tyres. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, removal, repair and fitting of tyres and tubes and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT270278A
Use And Maintain Workplace Tools And Equipment
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competence required to select, safely use and maintain workplace tooling and equipment. The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, selection, use, servicing, maintenance and storage of tooling and equipment and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

AURT271781A
Implement And Monitor Environmental Regulations In The Automotive Mechanical Industry
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competence to undertake service or repair of light or heavy vehicles, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or their components in a manner that ensures the protection of the environment.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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