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Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical
Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical
AUR20705
W205
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing mechanical components/systems of cars, heavy vehicles and/or motorcycles within an automotive service and repair business. It is suitable for entry into the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing servicing and repair of particular components/systems of vehicles in an automotive service or repair business.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
vehicle serviceperson.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.- one (1) core unit of competency
- twelve (12) elective units of competency, as specified below.
- one (1) elective unit of competency from Group A
- a minimum of eight (8) elective units of competency from Group B
- a maximum of three (3) elective units of competency from Group C, drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group B
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II and III qualifications
- a maximum of two (2) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
The following pairs of units must not be chosen
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WB34 | Air Conditioning |
| WB42 | Pre-Apprenticeship - Automotive Mechanical |
1. Core Unit
The following unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) units must be completed from Group A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5256 | AURC272003A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Other Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) units to be completed from Group B
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
4. Group C Balance of Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of three (3), may be drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group B
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II and III qualifications.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units
Replaces
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J371 | AUR20212 | Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology | Qualification |
| J382 | AUR21312 | Certificate II in Automotive Braking System Technology | Qualification |
| J383 | AUR21412 | Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology | Qualification |
| J384 | AUR21512 | Certificate II in Automotive Cylinder Head Reconditioning | Qualification |
| J385 | AUR21612 | Certificate II in Automotive Driveline System Technology | Qualification |
| J386 | AUR21712 | Certificate II in Automotive Exhaust System Technology | Qualification |
| J387 | AUR21812 | Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology | Qualification |
| J388 | AUR21912 | Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology | Qualification |
| J381 | AUR21212 | Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 25/01/2006.
4. As a result of amendment, the following pathways had been attached to AUR20505:
WA32 Cert II in Automotive (Pre-app Vehicle Servicing-Light)
WA33 Cert II in Automotive (Pre-app Vehicle Servicing Heavy)
Change made on 27/8/2009.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships