About the course
About the course
Gain the skills needed for an automotive apprenticeship.
You will learn how to apply safe work, environmental and sustainability practices in an automotive workplace.
This automotive services course covers the use of:
- workplace tools and equipment
- servicing and inspection of engines
- transmissions
- cooling
- fuel
- steering
- suspension and braking systems
- identifying automotive faults
- effective workplace communication
- customer relations skills.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
14 Jul 2020 at 02:00PM AEST
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Intake Dates & Course Length
February, April, July and September
Full time: 10 weeks (4 days a week)
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery.
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.
Career Outcomes
After successful completion, you may choose to apply for positions as an automotive technician apprentice
Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 10 or equivalent is recommended.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
If you secure a relevant automotive apprenticeship, you may enrol in the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Free TAFE | Government Subsidised Concessions | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
| Tuition Fee | $0 | $253 | $1,266 | $4,387 |
| Service Fee | $160 | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| Core Skills Support Fee | $80 | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Material Fee | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 |
| Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Course Estimate | $376 | $629 | $1,642 | $4,763 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $376 | $500 | $997 | $2,527 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2020 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
Completion of 20 units of competency, 13 core units and 7 electives.
- AURAFA003 Communicate Effectively In An Automotive Workplace20.0 hours
- AURETR006 Solder Electrical Wiring And Circuits20.0 hours
- AURETR015 Inspect, Test And Service Batteries10.0 hours
- AURTTF001 Inspect And Service Petrol Fuel Systems25.0 hours
- AURAEA002 Follow Environmental And Sustainability Best Practice In An Automotive Workplace25.0 hours
- AURASA002 Follow Safe Working Practices In An Automotive Workplace20.0 hours
- AURTTK002 Use And Maintain Tools And Equipment In An Automotive Workplace20.0 hours
- AURETR012 Test And Repair Basic Electrical Circuits40.0 hours
- AURTTA004 Carry Out Servicing Operations20.0 hours
- AURATA001 Identify Basic Automotive Faults Using Troubleshooting Processes20.0 hours
- AURTTB001 Inspect And Service Braking Systems20.0 hours
- AURTTC001 Inspect And Service Cooling Systems10.0 hours
- AURTTD002 Inspect And Service Steering Systems10.0 hours
- AURTTD004 Inspect And Service Suspension Systems10.0 hours
- AURTTE004 Inspect And Service Engines20.0 hours
- AURTTQ001 Inspect And Service Final Drive Assemblies5.0 hours
- AURTTQ003 Inspect And Service Drive Shafts5.0 hours
- AURTTX002 Inspect And Service Manual Transmissions10.0 hours
- AURTTX003 Inspect And Service Automatic Transmissions10.0 hours
- AURLTJ002 Remove, Inspect, Repair And Refit Light Vehicle Tyres And Tubes40.0 hours
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