OverviewAbout this course
Take your passion for the automotive industry and build a strong foundation with practical skills. Learn what it's like day-to-day in an automotive workshop and go on to drive your career towards specialist automotive fields.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Use hand tools and workshop equipment
Work in an automotive workshop environment
Inspect and service braking, cooling, steering and suspension systems
Inspect and service engines
Identify basic automotive faults
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Skills to service motor vehicles
The ability to inspect and troubleshoot automotive issues
Confidence to inspect and troubleshoot automotive issues
A sound understanding of the foundations of electrical and electronic diagnostics
Exposure to safe work practices
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Before your first day of class, you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 2 across four bands of literacy, a score of 1 in writing and 2 across one band of numeracy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in the automotive industry
A reasonable level of fitness to complete manual tasks in a workshop environment
An interest in learning how to handle tools and equipment
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Mechanic's Assistant
Mechanics' Assistants assist Motor Mechanics to replace and repair worn and defective parts, re-assemble mechanical components, change oil and filters, and perform other routine mechanical tasks.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
58%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
200 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
35 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$860
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
42 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Entry level
Gender share
2% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Moderate Growth
Other jobs include: Accessory fitter and Pathways to an apprenticeship
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study5 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 Units of competency, including 13 core and 7 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceAURAEA002
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceAURASA102
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processesAURATA001
Inspect, test and service batteriesAURETR115
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