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:
16 Aug 2019 at 02:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
February, April, July and September
Part time - 10 weeks (4 days a week) (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
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.
TRAINEESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer.
We can provide information and support on how to apply for a traineeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.
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
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Free TAFE^ | $0.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $595.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $119.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $272.00 |
| Retain Course Items*** | No fee applies |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. 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
- AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace20.0 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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