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Certificate II In Automotive Servicing Technology | AUR20520

  • Automotive
  • Docklands (ACE)

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Course Snapshot

Campus
Code

AUR20520

Length

6 months, 2 years

Days

To be advised by coordinator

Delivery Mode

Blended - Internal and External

Start Date

Rolling Enrolments

End Date

Rolling Enrolments

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Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

This course supports clean economy by integrating sustainable innovation, eco-friendly solutions or climate-conscious practices. Its delivery aligns with Victoria’s strategic vision for developing a workforce equipped for a sustainable future.

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Learn the Tools of the Trade

Are you interested in a career that allows you to perform a range of servicing tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry? This course will allow you to identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes, as well as inspect, test and service batteries, braking systems, cooling systems and carry out a number of servicing operations.

Course duration is 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

If you are enrolling in this course as part of a traineeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.

Course Modules

Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002) 25 Core
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102) 20 Core
AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes (AURATA001) 20 Core
AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries (AURETR115) 10 Core
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations (AURTTA104) 20 Core
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems (AURTTB101) 20 Core
AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems (AURTTC001) 10 Core
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems (AURTTD002) 10 Core
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems (AURTTD004) 10 Core
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines (AURTTE104) 20 Core
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK102) 20 Core
AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies (AURTTQ001) 5 Core
AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts (AURTTQ103) 5 Core
AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace (AURACA101) 20 Elective
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103) 20 Elective
AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits (AURETR006) 20 Elective
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR112) 40 Elective
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125) 15 Elective
AURJTJ001 Remove, inspect and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assemblies (AURJTJ001) 20 Elective
AURJTJ002 Remove, inspect, repair and refit motorcycle tyres and tubes (AURJTJ002) 40 Elective
AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems (AURKTA005) 30 Elective
AURLTD106 Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations (AURLTD106) 40 Elective
AURLTJ011 Select light vehicle wheels and tyres (AURLTJ011) 30 Elective
AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes (AURLTJ102) 40 Elective
AURLTJ113 Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies (AURLTJ113) 20 Elective
AURLTX103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems (AURLTX103) 30 Elective
AURMLA001 Apply motor sport rules and regulations when officiating (AURMLA001) 10 Elective
AURMMA101 Operate in a motor sport environment (AURMMA101) 20 Elective
AURMSA001 Follow motor sport safety and risk management procedures (AURMSA001) 10 Elective
AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems (AURTTA006) 20 Elective
AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (AURTTA105) 10 Elective
AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems (AURTTB004) 20 Elective
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems (AURTTC103) 20 Elective
AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems (AURTTF101) 25 Elective
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (AURTTF102) 20 Elective
AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres (AURTTJ011) 10 Elective
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001) 15 Elective
AURTTX002 Inspect and service manual transmissions (AURTTX002) 10 Elective
AURTTX003 Inspect and service automatic transmissions (AURTTX003) 10 Elective
AURTTX004 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions (AURTTX004) 10 Elective
AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions (AURTTX102) 10 Elective
AURTTX103 Inspect and service automatic transmissions (AURTTX103) 10 Elective
AURTTX104 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions (AURTTX104) 10 Elective
AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting (AURVTW018) 30 Elective
AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components (AURVTW101) 30 Elective
AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections (AURVTW103) 30 Elective
Course Dates
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Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

Docklands (ACE)

Rolling Enrolments

Rolling Enrolments

To be advised by coordinator

Docklands (ACE)

Rolling Enrolments

Rolling Enrolments

To be advised by Coordinator

Docklands (ACE)

Rolling Enrolments

Rolling Enrolments

To be advised by Coordinator

Career Opportunities
Qualification Details
Career Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

This course may lead you to work with an employer in the Automotive Industry, specifically with light vehicles, or eventually running your own business.

If you are enrolling in this course as part of a traineeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20520). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

 To you check your eligibility click here.

 The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

 Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard $1628.65 $325.73 $5204.25
Traineeship $1711.33 $342.27 $5113.31

Other Fees

Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
Standard $0 $426.13
Traineeship $0 $441.47

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
380 380 $4.29 $0.86 $13.7
380 380 $4.5 $0.9 $13.46

What costs and other fees should I expect?

There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

For more information about our fees structure, click here.

Entry Requirements
Can I Apply?

You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)

OR

This course is available through the apprenticeship and traineeship pathway. You are eligible if you are employed or have been offered a new apprenticeship or traineeship in your chosen field.

Also, it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course.

If you are enrolling in this course as part of a traineeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

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How Will I Be Selected?

You must be currently employed as an apprentice/trainee in the respective field of specialisation for the Mechanical Stream.

How Do I Apply?

Apprentice/Trainees (Mechanical) - You will need to have an employer and then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Network office to sign a training contract.

Non-Apprentices - Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start. Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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