Certificate II In Automotive Vocational Preparation

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Start training for a career in the automotive industry focusing on mechanical skills while completing your secondary school studies

This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of automotive maintenance and repair in a hands-on learning environment,and focuses on providing students with simulated practical work experiences, employability skills and career pathways into the automotive industry as an apprentice.

Proposed timetable:
Wednesday - 8.30am - 12.30pm or 1pm - 5pm
Friday - 8.30am - 12.30pm or 1pm -5pm
Mid year intake, first year students : Friday 8.30am - 5pm.

Students must have completed Year 10 English and Maths prior to enrolment.

Course code: AUR20716
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: 3 February 2021

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandatory, though the VCAA strongly recommend a minimum of ten days work placement for each year of this program.

Contribution to the VCE/VCAL
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCAL.

Training and employment outcomes
apprenticeship

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURTTA027	Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
AURETR048	Construct and test basic electronic circuits
AURTTE008	Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol engines
AURETR003	Identify automotive electrical systems and components
AURLTA001	Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAFA004	Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
AURTTJ003	Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies
AURTTB007	Remove and replace brake assemblies
AURETK003	Operate electrical test equipment

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Automotive Vocational Preparation	Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology	Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Possible job outcome	apprenticeship	heavy commercial vehicle mechanic	light vehicle mechanic

Admission requirements

Year 10 level of maths and english preferred
Fees

Fees for VETiS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.
How to apply

VETiS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email vetisprograms@chisholm.edu.au.
What to bring
Students are required to have the following at all classes:
Pen and pad
Full overalls
Steel capped safety work boots