Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

If you like working on cars, bikes, trucks or anything with an engine and want to gain some base level mechanical skills to build on, this course is for you.

Giving you an overview of engine, transmission, cooling, fuel, steering, suspension and braking systems, tools, general service and repair, it's ideal if you have an interest in the automotive trade and technology associated with it or want to pursue an apprenticeship in the field.

• to identify, use and maintain automotive tools
• electrical and mechanical systems and components
• battery servicing
• multiple and single-cylinder petrol engines
• electronic circuits
• basic car and engine services

Auto electrician
Detailer
Engine reconditioner
Mechanic
Motorsport technician
Panel beater
Pit crew

After completing this course you will be ready to take the next steps towards a career in the automotive industry.

Apprenticeship

You can continue learning through an apprenticeship, where you study while gaining hands-on experience in the workplace. Possible areas you could specialise in include:

• Working with cars and light trucks – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Servicing trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Repairing motorcycles, dirt bikes and quad bikes – Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
• Maintaining construction and mining machinery – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
• Working with tractors and farm machinery – Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

At university:

While most automotive careers begin with an apprenticeship and this course doesn’t offer a direct university pathway, it can provide a foundation to support future study at university in automotive engineering or transport technology.

Brauer College

• 1st year of the program
  Thursday afternoons (1pm - 5pm) during school terms.
  One week-long school holiday block training (dates to be confirmed), Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm each day).
• 2nd year of the program
  Thursday mornings (8.45am - 12.30pm) during school terms.
  One week-long school holiday block training (dates to be confirmed), Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm each day).

SWTAFE Colac Trade Training Centre

Wednesday afternoons (1pm - 5pm) during school terms.
One week-long school holiday block training (dates to be confirmed), Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm each day).

Cobden Technical School Trade Training Centre

Thursdays (9.30am - 2pm) during school terms.
One week-long school holiday block training (dates to be confirmed), Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4pm each day).

This course is partial completion only. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the successful units completed. You may be able to use the Statement of Attainment to receive credit towards a full qualification, reducing the time and cost of further study.

Credit to ATAR score

Students undertaking this VET DSS program are eligible for credit of up to four VCE VET units on their VCE Statement of Results: two units at Unit 1-2 level and a Unit 3-4 sequence. Students may be entitled to 10% increment towards their VCE.

VCE Vocational Major

Students undertaking this VET DSS program through the VCE Vocational Major stream will need to complete a minimum of 180 nominal hours of a VET DSS program over a 2-year period.

Any costs and fees associated with completing this course will managed directly with your school. Please contact your school for further information.

Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study e.g. tools of the trade, uniform, etc. Please check with your school's VET DSS coordinator to determine resource costs applicable to you.

There are 5 steps to applying for a VET DSS program with SWTAFE:

1. Look at your options - chat with your school's VET DSS Coordinator and your parents/guardians about a program that will suit you.
2. Apply - complete a short online application form
3. Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment online
4. Chat to our team - your SWTAFE teacher or course specialist will contact you to discuss the course in more detail and ensure the right units of study are selected for you.
5. Enrol - once your school approves your VET DSS application, you will be enrolled in the qualification at SWTAFE.