AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Turbo charge your career in the automotive industry!
This Qualification provides the perfect introduction to gain the knowledge and skills required of workers employed in a range of different automotive related fields, with a great overview of the industry and the different kinds of work and occupations it offers.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) | Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On Campus
Enjoy hands-on learning with quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.
Participants will learn how to identify and inspect mechanical and electrical components and systems of automotive vehicles and equipment, as well as perform minor maintenance and repairs to an automotive vehicle body.
Students will learn about effective communication, following safe work practices and how to use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
This Qualification prepares students to work as a vehicle service assistant or progress into an automotive mechanical apprenticeship.
Throughout the course, you will gain skills in:
- Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- Follow safe working practices
- Use and maintain tools and equipment
- Solder electrical wiring and circuits
- Inspect, test and service batteries
- Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
- Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
- Remove and replace brake assemblies
- Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies
- Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations
- Resolve routine problems
This course is suited to you if you:
- Enjoy working hands-on with vehicles and engines
- Are considering a career in the automotive industry
- Would like to perform work on your car or motorbike
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $413.10 + Resource fee $321.95 )
(Tuition fee* $122.40 + Resource fee $321.95 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA104 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR103 | Identify automotive electrical systems and components |
| AURLTA101 | Identify automotive mechanical systems and components |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURTTB007 | Remove and replace brake assemblies |
| AURTTJ003 | Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $413.10 + Resource fee $321.95 )
(Tuition fee* $122.40 + Resource fee $321.95 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA104 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR103 | Identify automotive electrical systems and components |
| AURLTA101 | Identify automotive mechanical systems and components |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
| AURETR115 | Inspect, test and service batteries |
| AURTTB007 | Remove and replace brake assemblies |
| AURTTJ003 | Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies |