Turbo charge your career in the automotive industry!
This qualification provides the perfect introduction to gain the knowledge and skills required of workers employed in a range of different automotive related fields, with a great overview of the industry and the different kinds of work and occupations it offers.
Participants will learn how to identify and inspect mechanical and electrical components and systems of automotive vehicles and equipment, as well as perform minor maintenance and repairs to an automotive vehicle body. This qualification prepares participants to work as a vehicle service assistant or progress into an automotive mechanical apprenticeship.
Enjoy hands-on learning with quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
Throughout the course, you will gain skills in:
- Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- Follow safe working practices
- Use and maintain tools and equipment
- Solder electrical wiring and circuits
- Inspect, test and service batteries
- Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
- Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
- Remove and replace brake assemblies
- Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies
- Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
- Resolve routine problems
You are a school student or considering a career in the automotive industry.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. For full details see our Half price courses page.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Students are required to attend the face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over 12 months.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
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| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA104 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR103 | Identify automotive electrical systems and components |
| AURLTA101 | Identify automotive mechanical systems and components |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURTTA127 | Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations |
| AURTTB007 | Remove and replace brake assemblies |
| AURTTJ003 | Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Apprentice automotive mechanic
- Vehicle service assistant
For more information about job and career pathways, visit Labour Market Insights(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
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Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .
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Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
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General |
$388.80 |
$374.25 |
$763.05 |
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Concession |
$115.20 |
$374.25 |
$489.45 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 1 year |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Pundulmurra Campus |
Online
| Duration | 1 year |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Pundulmurra Campus |