Gold Coast Region
AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive
Vocational Preparation
Course Description
Kick start your career in the automotive industry with this foundation qualification. This entry -level course will give you the confidence you need to seek an automotive apprenticeship.
This course will set you on the path to finding an apprenticeship in a wide range of automotive occupations including as a light or heavy vehicle mechanic, an automotive electrician, a diesel fitter or an outdoor power equipment technician. You may also like to seek employment as a vehicle service assistant or as an automotive parts interpreter.
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 vehicle servicing, basic removal, inspection and refitting of automotive components.
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Timetable Information
This program is offered via face to face delivery for 4 Terms at the Ashmore campus.
Class Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Ashmore Campus
Address: Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore 4214
First Day: Students to meet in the courtyard outside cafeteria A block on Ground Level, please see campus map.
Selection Criteria
• This program is offered to Year 10, 11 and 12 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.
• If you hold a current White card and or current first aid certificate please bring statement of attainment on the first day of the program.
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.
Campus Facilities
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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.
Finding a placement for work experience:
• 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.
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.
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