AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
Take your first steps on the road to getting an apprenticeship as a mechanic.
This course will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviours, and a head start, in learning a trade.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Midland
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Gear up for a career in the automotive industry
Complete this pre-apprenticeship course and you'll have what employers will are looking for in an apprentice light vehicle automotive service and repair technician. It will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviours to make you more competitive and give you a flying start in learning a trade. Plus our strong links to the automotive industry may also help!
Automotive technicians work on the mechanical parts of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission and suspension systems.
Enjoy quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
For successful completion of this course, you will be required to complete a work placement component.
- Carry out servicing operations
- Inspect and service engines, steering and suspension systems
- Repair single electrical circuits
- Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
- Apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes
I have the following attributes:
- Ability to work well with manual hand tools and technical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Good vision and hearing
- Communication and customer service skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $648.00 + Resource fee $435.00 )
(Tuition fee* $192.00 + Resource fee $435.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURATA001 | Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTD004 | Inspect and service suspension systems |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTQ001 | Inspect and service final drive assemblies |
| AURTTQ103 | Inspect and service drive shafts |
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AUMAFA001 | Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURLTJ102 | Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes |
| AURTTF101 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTJ011 | Balance wheels and tyres |
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