If you’re looking for an apprenticeship in the automotive trades, boost your chances of getting one with this pre-apprenticeship course.

Combining theory and practical training, this course will teach you how to use workplace tools and equipment, remove and replace conventional engines and dismantle and assemble engines. You will gain skills in dismantling and assembling carburettors, fuel pumps and transmissions, and in basic automotive electrical tasks. You will also develop skills in how to look for your perfect job.

This course may give you employment opportunities as an automotive apprentice.

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

You may progress into a Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology in conjunction with an automotive apprenticeship.

You must be 15 years or mature age.

Direct entry - Rolling enrolments

VTAC - To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.

To apply for a part time place (or off campus place if applicable) in this course you will need to contact the Institute directly. Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.

Full time - 14 weeks (4 days per week) or 2 years VETis program.

Elgar Campus

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.

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.