Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation - VDSS

If you’re looking to follow a career in the automotive industry, our Certificate II in Automotive Studies will give you the hands-on skills you need. Combining practical experience with theory within a live TAFE workshop environment, students will gain the skills required to undertake a work-based traineeship or apprenticeship in a range of automotive or related roles.

Entry Requirements

This course is for students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Please contact your school for more information.

Literacy and numeracy skills

• Students should demonstrate sound Reading, Writing and Numeracy skills, ideally at a Year 9 level or above, to support successful completion of written and practical assessment tasks.
• Students are required to work safely in an automotive workshop environment, including standing for extended periods, manual handling of components and tools, and wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Students must be able to follow verbal and written instructions, participate in workshop activities, and work both independently and within a team environment.

Key requirements to complete the training product

Students will be required to complete a range of assessment activities including:

• Multiple choice and short answer knowledge assessments
• Practical workshop activities and demonstrations
• Problem solving and fault-finding activities
• Observation of practical skills in a workshop environment
• Completion of servicing and maintenance tasks using automotive tools and equipment
• Safe use of workshop equipment and PPE
• Completion of practical tasks on automotive systems and components.

Proposed Units

• AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
• AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
• AURLTA101 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
• AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components
• AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
• AURAFA104 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
• AURTTA127 Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
• AURETK003 Operate electrical test equipment
• AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries
• AURTTE007 Dismantle and assemble single cylinder four-stroke petrol engines
• AURTTE008 Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol engines
• AURTTX012 Dismantle and assemble conventional manual transmissions

Clothing and Equipment

• Safety boots
• Overalls or drill pants
• Branded uniform shirt, safety glasses and ear protection will be supplied
• Safety gear must be worn to all classes

Pathways

• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Apprenticeship)
• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Apprenticeship)

Potential Job Outcomes

• Automotive Technician
• Vehicle Service Assistant
• Motor Sport Technician’s Assistant