Automotive - St Patrick's Technical College
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Automotive - St Patrick's Technical College
AUTOMOTIVE
Get the skills to identify, inspect and perform basic repairs to the mechanical and electrical components of light and heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This entry-level qualification is designed to help you build a foundation of basic knowledge to help you prepare for a career in the automotive industry.
Possible Career Pathways
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of servicing tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Possible career pathways include:
Automotive Electrician
Engine Reconditioner
Exhaust Fitter and Repairer
Heavy and Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic
Panel Beater
Certificate II
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING TECHNOLOGY (AUR20520)
This course is designed to improve your chances of becoming registered as an apprentice by an employer and progressing towards becoming a fully qualified tradesperson in the mechanical trades.
It covers the skills and knowledge in the servicing operations of brakes, steering, suspension, engines, transmissions, batteries and wheel balancing.
MTA (RTO Code 2293) is responsible for the quality of accredited training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment for this course.
See table to the right for full list of competencies associated with this AQF qualification.
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UNIT CODE
UNIT TITLE
NOMINAL
HOURS
AURAEA002
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
25
AURASA102
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
20
AURATA001
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
20
AURETR115
Inspect, test and service batteries
10
AURTTA104
Carry out servicing operations
20
AURTTB101
Inspect and service braking systems
20
AURTTC001
Inspect and service cooling systems
10
AURTTD002
Inspect and service steering systems
10
AURTTD004
Inspect and service suspension systems
10
AURTTE104
Inspect and service engines
20
AURTTK102
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
20
AURTTQ001
Inspect and service final drive assemblies
5
AURTTQ103
Inspect and service drive shafts
5
AURETR103
Identify automotive electrical systems and components
25
AURLTA101
Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
25
AURLTJ102
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
40
AURTTF101
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
25
AURTTF102
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
20
AURTTK001
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
15
AURTTJ011
Balance wheels and tyres
10
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AUTOMOTIVE
Get the skills to identify, inspect and perform basic repairs to the mechanical and electrical components of light and heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This entry-level qualification is designed to help you build a foundation of basic knowledge to help you prepare for a career in the automotive industry.
Possible Career Pathways
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of servicing tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Possible career pathways include:
Automotive Electrician
Engine Reconditioner
Exhaust Fitter and Repairer
Heavy and Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic
Panel Beater
Certificate II
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING TECHNOLOGY (AUR20520)
This course is designed to improve your chances of becoming registered as an apprentice by an employer and progressing towards becoming a fully qualified tradesperson in the mechanical trades.
It covers the skills and knowledge in the servicing operations of brakes, steering, suspension, engines, transmissions, batteries and wheel balancing.
MTA (RTO Code 2293) is responsible for the quality of accredited training and assessment provided and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment for this course.
See table to the right for full list of competencies associated with this AQF qualification.
DOWNLOAD COURSE FLYER
UNIT CODE
UNIT TITLE
NOMINAL
HOURS
AURAEA002
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
25
AURASA102
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
20
AURATA001
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
20
AURETR115
Inspect, test and service batteries
10
AURTTA104
Carry out servicing operations
20
AURTTB101
Inspect and service braking systems
20
AURTTC001
Inspect and service cooling systems
10
AURTTD002
Inspect and service steering systems
10
AURTTD004
Inspect and service suspension systems
10
AURTTE104
Inspect and service engines
20
AURTTK102
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
20
AURTTQ001
Inspect and service final drive assemblies
5
AURTTQ103
Inspect and service drive shafts
5
AURETR103
Identify automotive electrical systems and components
25
AURLTA101
Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
25
AURLTJ102
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
40
AURTTF101
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
25
AURTTF102
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
20
AURTTK001
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
15
AURTTJ011
Balance wheels and tyres
10
BOOK A TOUR
Learn more about our unique College
REQUEST A PROSPECTUS
Year 10 to 12 prospectus
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Application for enrolment in Year 10 to 12