TVET/SBAT Product Information
RTO Code: 90003
Training Product Code: AUR20720
Release no. 1
Training Product Name: Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Status of Training Product: Current
Release Date: 13/11/2020
Category of Product: ☒ Nationally Recognised Qualification
Specialist Stream or Industry Identified Stream contained in this TAS: Automotive Mechanical
NESA Syllabus Details
NESA Course Name: Automotive Curriculum Framework
NESA Course Type:
☐ Board Endorsed Course
☒ Industry Curriculum Framework
Possible Outcome: AUR20720
NESA Delivery Pattern: 2 Units x 2 Year
NESA Code: 26031
NESA Course Hours: 240
HSC Exam
Target Student Group Category:
ACCESS:
☒ Yes ☐ No
☒ TVET Stage 5
☒ TVET Stage 6 ☐ SBAT
☐ Yes ☐ No
Mode of Delivery: ☒ Face to Face Learning ☐ Online Learning
Blended
Block
Delivery Location
Campus: Albury
Region: South
Offering Owner
Head Teacher: Trevor Bruce
Skills Team: IMRSSCeC
Duration
Start Date of NESA Course: 14/2/2024
End Date of NESA Course: 25/9/2025
Work Placement
Work Placement Hours: 70
Year Work Placement is undertaken: 2024 & 2025
HSC Details
Date for HSC Trial Examination: TBA
Start and End Date:
1. Training Product Overview
1.1 Training Product Requirements
Link to Training Product: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AUR20720
Number of Core Units: 7
Number of Elective Units: 8
Total Number of Units: 15
Packaging Rules:
Total number of units = 7 core units, plus 8
elective units, of which: all 8 units may be from the elective units listed below up to 2 units may be from a Certificate I or Certificate II qualification in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.
1.2 NESA Requirements
Link to NESA Course:
https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/automotivesyllabus
Number of HSC Mandatory Units: 7
Total HSC indicative hours for Mandatory Units: 130
Total HSC indicative hours for Stream: 240
1.3 Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.
1.4 Licensing and/or Regulatory Requirements
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1.5 WHS Risk Ranking
Consult the WHS risk register for this course
This Training Product has the following WHS risk ranking High risk
Refer to the TAFE NSW Enterprise Risk Management Policy for more details
1.6 Pathways
1.6a Study Pathways
The study pathways available to students who undertake this Specialist Stream or Industry Identified Stream include:
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR (Release 3) Training Package Certificate III qualifications or other relevant qualifications.
Pathway to Certificate lll Mechanical Technology & Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis/Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or Automotive Management
1.6b Employment Pathways
The employment pathways available to students who complete this Specialist Stream or Industry Identified Stream include:
Further detail available at https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-pathways/chart/automotive-retail-serviceand-repair-aur/139c819a-17ee-4ef2-b161-3b3d18b7d309
1.7a Details of Target Student Group
TVET Stage 5 & 6
1.7b Course Duration
Duration
Start Date of NESA Course: 14/02/2024
End Date of NESA Course: 25/09/2025
Total Hours: 240
Total Weeks: 60 weeks x 4hrs/week
1.8 Entry Requirements
Entry into TVET and SBAT Training Products is restricted to school students undertaking VET Programs for Secondary Schools, this excludes home schooled students and students outside of NSW.
Training Package:
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of release.
Local Entry Requirements: (May include but not limited to)
☐ Relevant health checks/legal checks (e.g. Working with Children Check)
Detail:
☐ Licenses/Tickets (e.g. White Card)
Detail:
☐ Physical fitness/aptitude
Detail:
☒ Workplace / mandatory work placement requirements
Detail:
☒ LLN proficiency
Detail:
☐ Other
Detail:
Explanation of how these are checked in accordance with TAFE NSW Enrolment Policy
Students undertake a RU Ready Assessment as part of their orientation on the first day.
Details of resources students must provide themselves (where applicable)
Students must bring a pen with them
PPE (Overalls, boots and safety glasses) and learner resources will be provided
3 Units of Competency
Consistent with NESA requirements and qualification packaging rules (if applicable for this TVET course), the units listed below will be delivered and assessed for this training product:
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3.3 Imported Units
Details of electives imported from another training package or accredited course.
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4. Structure, Delivery and Assessment
4.1 Volume of Learning
Volume of Learning includes all activities required to be undertaken by the typical student to achieve learning outcomes. It is comprised of the Amount of Training + the Amount of Assessment + Unstructured Learning.
Amount of Training takes into consideration the existing skills, knowledge and experience of students, the mode of delivery, availability of resources and the number of units. It is the Structured Learning – formal learning activities, which may consist of:
• Lectures or tutorials, on-line tasks and forums
• Supervised activities
• Structured workplace activities
• Workshop activities
• Structured prescribed reading
• Prescribed follow-up activities
Unstructured Learning may include private study, assignment preparation, work experience and research.
The AQF Volume of Learning indicator for this product is: Certificate II 600-1200 hours
The Total Amount of Training Hours for this product is: 188
The Total Amount of Assessment Hours for this Product is: 52
The Total Estimated Unstructured Learning Hours for this product are: Nil
The HSC Indicative hours for this training product are: 240
Work Placement Hours: 70
4.2 Delivery Strategy
Details of the Volume of Learning for this training product are outlined below:
Outline of Delivery Strategy and Justification for variance any in Volume of Learning from the AQF Indicator:
Delivery hours are determined by the available dates of attendance for the students.
4.4 Delivery and Assessment Schedule
Table 7 below provides a description of the sequencing of units throughout the program. It also outlines the delivery strategy, the mode (face to face, online, workplace, etc.), the hours of training and assessment required and the assessment methodology.
Assessment Method Legend
The assessment methods used for this training product are as follows:
Sk Skills (role play scenario, presentation, practical, observation)
Kn Knowledge (multiple choice, true or false, short answer questions)
Pro Project (report, research based project, journal, essay)
CS Case study (case study scenario, reflection)
TLB Training Log Book
Prt Portfolio (samples of work in a workplace environment)
O Other (add description)
Delivery and Assessment
Duration: 60 weeks
Hours per week: 4
Scheduling of Work Placement:
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Where Trial Examinations apply, details are below:
5 Work Placement
As part of preparation for work placement TVET teachers and students will need to register at go2workplacement, and students will need to complete the mandatory modules.
Work placement will be achieved by:
Detail:
It is mandatory that students complete at least 70 hours of work placement. Host employers will be arranged by Workplace Learning Illawarra.
Eligibility for work placement:
Full detailed listed - http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/automotive-syllabus/work-placement
Requirements of work place/supervisor:
Complete the work record book accurately and honestly and return to TAFE NSW via the learner – this work placement evidence supports the unstructured learning component.
Where applicable a copy of the completed workplace document record will be kept with the learner’s delivery and assessment records
Each delivery location, in this instance Shellharbour’s delivery workshop are a complete simulated workplace that complies with industry regulations
Total Work Placement Hours: 70
6. Environment and Resources
6.1
Environment and Location
The simulated work environment, where applicable in the NESA syllabus, will be achieved by:
Utilising the workshop facilities available at relevant Campus.
6.2
Physical and Learning Resources
Specifically, the physical and learning resources listed below are required for the delivery and assessment of this training product as outlined in the Training Package or equivalent. All resources required at a unit of competency level are listed below to ensure the equipment and material requirements are addressed. For training products that have extensive requirements an additional Equipment and Materials Spreadsheet may be used and attached to this document.
Table 9 Physical and Learning Resources
Type
Facilities
Resource Requirements
The Albury Automotive section has the following facilities and equipment to deliver and assess the performance and knowledge requirements of the qualification:
• Open workshop area with access for all vehicles.
• SWL rated hoists, jacking and supporting equipment to raise and lower vehicles
• Workshop area consisting of benches, hoists and service and repair equipment.
• Classrooms and computer laboratory for the delivery of the knowledge component of the package.
• Fully equipped automotive tool store
Equipment
• automotive workplace
• workshop and task instructions
• information regarding basic mechanical principles and fundamentals
• information regarding vehicle mechanical systems and components
• workplace safety equipment, including PPE
• vehicle or a range of automotive mechanical systems and components
• Automotive tools and equipment.
Type
Learning Resources
Resource Requirements
• Learner workbook with activity sheets
• PowerPoint presentations
• Technical videos
• Sectioned components
• Textbooks (class set)
7 Educational and Support Services
TAFE NSW provides the following services to ensure a supported and successful learning environment for all students:
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student Support and Services
• Accessibility and Disability Services
• Personal Counselling
• Vocational Counselling
• Learning Support
• International Student Support
• Scholarships
• Multicultural Support
Detailed current information on these Support Services are made available to staff and students at TAFE NSW Student Services Additionally, every student is supported by a dedicated Student Services team at each campus location.
The following additional support is provided for this Student Group:
Students with education support needs may require adjustments to their training plans as well as additional time to develop the required level of competence. Reasonable (also referred to as allowable) adjustments are changes that are made to training and assessment conditions so that reasonable steps are taken to ensure that disability, illness or learning need does not affect performance. To achieve an AQF qualification, students must be able to safely demonstrate knowledge and skills at the level required for each unit of competency as defined in the relevant training package. Specific provisions for these students include:
Students with special education needs may access support through the following:
• specialist support staff, facilities and learning materials for students with disabilities.
• providing the opportunity to develop skills in real industry settings.
• providing a safe and healthy learning environment - both within TAFE and during work placement.
• counselling and careers advisory services.
• specialist staff to assist with language, literacy and numeracy skills.
• specialist support staff for ATSI students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds. Students also have access to libraries where they can borrow a range of resources and get personalised help from library support staff. Libraries also provide access to online resources (eBooks, eJournals, eVideos) that are available from any computer and most mobile devices. Free WiFi and charged printing and photocopying are also available.
10. Recognition processes and credit transfer
10.1
Recognition Processes
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students are able to have their competency from prior learning and work experience recognised in this qualification through the following arrangements.
• Evidence of completing formal training
• Work experience: on the job experience and informal training
• Life experience: community group involvement, family activities, sports, hobbies, leisure activities, unpaid work, organising events, and/or travel.
Applications for RPL will be assessed on an individual basis and may be granted when a portfolio of evidence is assessed in accordance with TAFE NSW Recognition Policy and Procedures and the student is deemed competent for the unit/s of competency for which the application applies. Alternatively, the student may nominate to undertake a challenge assessment for the opportunity to demonstrate competency.
Where the NESA syllabus includes mandatory work placement this requirement may also be met through RPL, subject to the requirements of the training package and NESA Recognition Rules.
10.2
Credit Transfer
Students may also apply for credit transfer upon enrolment. The same or equivalent units of competency previously completed through an Australian RTO may be credited towards the new qualification they enrol into.
In providing credit transfer the student should not be disadvantaged, units of competency that are exclusions for the TVET course must not be applied.
Detailed information on NESA Recognition Rules may be found here: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/rpl-and-credittransfer
11. Transition Arrangements
Transition arrangements must be completed within 12 months of changes being published on training.gov.au for superseded qualifications and two years for deleted training products.
Students who will be affected may be notified however they cannot be transitioned contrary to the NESA Course (ICF Syllabus or BEC) requirements, which are typically updated at the change of school year. In the event that a student is transitioned subject to NESA requirements, they may complete the HSC examination in the course of initial enrolment.
Has this qualification been superseded or deleted? ☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, a completed Transition Plan is attached.
12. Third Party Arrangements
Are any training and assessment components for this training product delivered by a third party, and if so has the required written agreement been put in place? ☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, please provide a summary of the third-party arrangement:
Have the details of this arrangement been attached? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Have details of this arrangement been provided to TAFE NSW Governance, Legal and Risk?☐ Yes ☐ No
Has ASQA been notified of this arrangement prior to any delivery commencing? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Is this Third Party Arrangement being funded under Smart & Skilled? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes,
Has the submission for approval by Training Services NSW been forwarded to Standards and Compliance?
Yes ☐ No
Has TS NSW approved the arrangement? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Approval Number:
RTOs have the responsibility to deliver the entire NESA course. In exceptional circumstances, there may be a need for another RTO to deliver a component of a NESA course (and associated qualification). Such arrangements can only be made with the approval of the NSW Department of Education.
Has the NSW Department of Education been notified of this Third-Party Arrangement? ☐ Yes ☐ No
