Gold Coast Region AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation In partnership with Genesis Motorsport
Course Description TAFE Queensland and Genesis Motorsport have partnered to deliver AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation designed for students passionate about cars, mechanics and motorsport. Gain hands-on experience converting a road vehicle into a competition race vehicle while developing practical automotive skills alongside industry professionals. This unique program provides a pathway into apprenticeship, further training and automotive careers. Prepare for your career in the light or heavy automotive and marine industries with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the basic skills and knowledge needed to pursue a light vehicle repair, heavy commercial vehicle repair, mobile plant repair, diesel fitting or marine mechanical apprenticeship. In this course you will gain the basic skills and knowledge required to carry out workplace tasks safely and effectively. You will become familiar with electrical and mechanical components and systems and learn how to use appropriate tools and equipment to complete basic removal, inspection and refitting of heavy or light automotive vehicle components, or marine outboard, inboard and jet ski components. This course will set you on the path to finding an apprenticeship in a wide range of automotive occupations including a light vehicle repair, heavy commercial vehicle repair (truck, Bus and Trailer servicing and repair) or Mobile Plant Repair (earth moving and mining equipment repair) or within marine mechanical workshops specialising in light and heavy diesel marine engines. What’s on offer? • Certificate II qualification • Hands on practical training • Participate in the conversion of a road vehicle into a competition race vehicle • Learn from TAFE Queensland automotive educators • Industry engagement with Genesis Motorsport • Exposure to motorsport fabrication and vehicle preparation • Pathway to apprenticeships and careers • Opportunity to participate in Genesis Motorsport’s Super Swift Race Series Click here for video to learn more.
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Timetable Information Start Date:
Thursday 8 October 2026
Class Time:
8:00am to 3:00pm
Study Mode:
Part-time, one day per week (Thursdays)
Duration
Delivered over 3 terms. Please allow an additional term for work experience in 2027
Work Experience:
Completed during Term 3, 2027
Location:
TAFE Queensland Ashmore campus Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore 4214 Please meet your teacher at A Block, Canteen on your first day.
Selection Criteria This program is offered to Year 10 and 11 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.
Resources Required
Under Workplace Health and Safety legislation students are legally required to wear appropriate protective clothing in class and around the Trades area at all times. Students without the correct clothing will be denied entry into the classroom.
You will need to have the following: •Overalls or long sleeved tops and long pants •Steel capped safety work boots •Safety glasses •Stationery such as pens, pencils, notebooks and erasers. •A 2 GB USB. •Note: No Singlets can be worn to any of the classes. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
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Campus Facilities Check out our High Tech Ashmore Trade Training hub Ashmore TAFE Campus & Courses - Gold Coast | TAFE Queensland (tafeqld.edu.au) Facilities and Services • Campus Library • Customer Service Centre • Student Learning Hub • Canteen Parking and Public Transport • Free parking is available on campus • Bus stops are located out the front of the Heeb Street entrance
Work Experience Work experience is an important part of this course and provides students with an opportunity to further their learning whilst undertaking tasks relevant to their studies. Work experience can also help form career-building relationships. •
We recommend all students undertake 80 hours of work experience and encourage students to be proactive in finding their own placement. Students may contact potential companies prior to the commencement of their course, however for legal, liability, and insurance reasons they must not start work experience until after the course has commenced and insurance is in place. Please note that Work experience is unpaid.
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This is an opportunity to demonstrate an appropriate attitude and interest in your chosen career choice, increasing your chance of future employment opportunities. It may also help you gain an apprenticeship. Work experience needs to be within the automotive industry i.e. tyre fitter, service garage, mobile mechanics. While on work experience insurance will be covered by TAFE Queensland Gold Coast. There is plenty of time to do work experience. It can be done on Saturdays, school holidays, after school hours and it may also be timetabled. Students are responsible for organising their own transport to and from work experience.
Further information, including how to gain insurance coverage, will be provided to you in the first few weeks of your course by the TAFE Gold Coast Vocational Placement Coordinator when they visit your class.
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Course Funding This program is a VET in School (VETiS) funded program so there is no cost to eligible students. What is VET in School (VETiS) funding? The VET investment budget provides funding for students to complete one VETiS qualification listed on the Priority Skills List while attending a Queensland secondary school (in Years 10, 11 and 12). Qualifications are primarily at certificate I and II level and are those that have been identified by industry as leading to employment. Prior to enrolment, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast checks all student eligibility for VETiS funding. If it is deemed that a student has previously used their VETiS funding they will be contacted and offered a position with the full fee for service price of $3,900. Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is to be read in conjunction with the course information found on our website www.tafeqld.edu.au
Contact US Enrolment and Course Enquiries Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au Phone: (07) 5581 8810 Important: Quote: Full Name, Contact Number and your course enquiry. Attendance/ Absences Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au Phone: (07) 5581 8300
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