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Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-Apprenticeship)
National ID: AUR20516 | State ID: AB05
Steer yourself towards a future in the Automotive industry!
This hands on entry level course will equip you to service your own car or gain the skills to become an apprentice in all the automotive trade areas, such as light vehicle mechanic, heavy and plant mechanic, panel beating, spray painting and automotive electrician.
Learn skills to carry out servicing operations, inspecting and servicing engines, steering and suspension systems, carry out repairs to single electrical circuits as well as maintaining workplace tools and equipment. You will also learn how to apply safe work practices and apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes.
You will gain knowledge and skills in:
- Communicating effectively
- Working in a team environment
- Planning organising and problem solving skills
- Servicing a vehicle, and
- Performing general vehicle maintenance and small repairs.
Half price fees apply!
Half price courses under the Lower Fees, Local skills initiative are half price for everyone, plus there are fee caps. The fees cap means that regardless of how much your course fees are, under Lower fees, local skills you will not pay more than a set total amount.
The concession rate course fee cap of $400 (from the date the new fee applied) applies to:
- All students aged 15-24 years
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card;
- a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school.
The non-concession course fee cap is $1,200 (from the date the new fee applied).
Please note: Only course tuition fees are half price for the Lower fees, local skills qualifications. You may be required to pay other fees for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Important information
VET for Schools
If working with cars and trucks is what you would like to do, this program is the one for you. You will learn how to service engines, and use and maintain workplace tools and equipment. After successful completion of this course you may look towards an Apprenticeship in a range of areas including, Motor Mechanic (Light), Heavy Duty Road Transport, Mobile Plant, Auto Electrician or Panel Beater. As part of this course you will also have the opportunity to test your skills in the workplace through a Supervised Work Placement. Check out our VETiS Guide for more information.
Disclaimer
Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.
Job opportunities
Successful completion of this qualification may lead to employment as an Apprentice light vehicle mechanic, Apprentice heavy vehicle mechanic, Apprentice plant mechanic, Apprentice agricultural mechanic, Apprentice spray painter, Apprentice panel beater, Apprentice automotive electrician.
Study pathway
Further study opportunities
Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.
International Students
International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.
Available all year round, 2020
Kalgoorlie Campus - Pre-ApprenticeshipOverview
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Overview
| Duration | 1 year/s |
| When | Available all year round |
| Where | Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Face to face (class room) Pre-Apprenticeship |
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Page last updated September 30, 2020