Certificate II in
Automotive Vocational Preparation

Upon successful completion, you will receive certification from Box Hill Institute.

Part time: 2 years

Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm Box Hill or Lilydale 

Wednesday 1:30pm to 5:30pm Box Hill or Lilydale

Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school.  The school will then enrol you in the course.  

This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.

For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.

After successful completion, you may wish to continue your studies in an apprenticeship in Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620).

This course will give you employment opportunities to start your career as an automotive apprentice.

This qualification may also give you the skills to enter the workforce in the bicycle, marine, motorcycle, heavy vehicle and outdoor power equipment areas.

On successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for:

• recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence
• Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four)
• The increment is awarded by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
• Further information can be found on the VTAC website
• The VCE VET Automotive program does not offer scored assessment

The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required. Students will be advised of the details of PPE requirements in a welcome letter.