Overview
This course is offered as an apprenticeship for people employed as an apprentice in the light vehicle industry. Throughout this course apprentices will develop the skills and required competencies to perform safe work practices and a broad range of mechanical work on light vehicles within the service and repair sector of the Automotive industry.
Learning Outcomes
This course covers a full range of skills required in the automotive trade including:
• Inspecting and servicing petrol and diesel engines,
• Manual and automatic transmissions,
• Steering,
• Suspension and brakes.
• Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems and emission controls systems
Compulsory Units
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR023 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR031 Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD004 Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD005 Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTE002 Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTZ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURTTF001 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURLTD006 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
AURLTE001 Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
AURLTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
AURLTQ001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURLTQ012 Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURLTX001 Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTX013 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURMTA002 Assemble and prepare competition vehicles for motor sport events
AURMTA006 Perform torquing and fastening on motor sport competition vehicles
AURMTA007 Conduct non-destructive testing
AURTTX007 Overhaul clutch assemblies
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These will involve the assessment of your practical and theoretical knowledge through written assignments and practical project work.
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.
Careers
Automotive Technician
Delivery Methods
- Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship
Locations
- Barnawartha North, Vic (Logic campus)
Duration
APPRENTICESHIP, PART-TIME: 4 YEARS
When You Can Start
Any time, as this course runs in conjunction with your employment.
Delivery Schedule
Four day block release scheduled through year 1, 2 & 3 (8 blocks) according to training plan developed with employer and apprentice. The remainder of the learning and assessment is completed at your workplace.
Requirements
•You need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
•You must be employed in the field and/or currently undertaking a apprenticeship.
• Please note food requirements - There are no canteen facilities available at our Logic Campus. There are vending machines with limited options and a BP Service Station located within 5 minutes drive of the campus, hence you are recommended to bring your own food and drinks when completing a course at Logic.
Fees
Government Funded $2,711.25 (Tuition $2,711.25, Materials $0.00)
Concession $542.25 (Tuition $542.25, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $14,460.00 (Tuition $14,460.00, Materials $0.00)
Fees Additional Information
The units you will undertake in your studies vary depending upon your line of work and/or personal choice. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
How to apply
Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.
Pathways
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation - AUR20716
When You Can Enrol
Once you are notified that your apprenticeship has been activated, Wodonga TAFE Automotive department will contact you for enrolment details.