Certificate II In Automotive Vocational Preparation

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.

2026 Proposed Delivery:
1st Year: Dandenong (Tue, Wed, Thu or Fri)
2nd Year: Dandenong (Thu or Fri)

Students will receive a full qualification after successful completion of units from 1st and 2nd year.

Course code: AUR20720
Delivery location: Dandenong
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Contribution to the VCE or VCE Vocational Major
Please speak to your VET coordinator for more information about contribution to VCE or VCE VM.

Training and employment outcomes
apprenticeship

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
AURAFA103	Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURAFA104	Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
AURETR103	Identify automotive electrical systems and components
AURLTA101	Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
AURTTA127	Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
AURETK003	Operate electrical test equipment
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTB007	Remove and replace brake assemblies
AURETR048	Construct and test basic electronic circuits
AURTTE008	Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol engines
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
AURTTJ003	Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies

Admission requirements

Have a demonstrated capacity in reading ,writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Course and 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

Fees

Fees for VETDSS 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

VETDSS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.
What to bring
Students are required to have the following at all classes:
Full overalls (must be Australian Standard Workwear)
Australian Standard Safety steel capped boots
Notepad/ workbook
Pens and Pencils