AUR20705 - Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical
Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical
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.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Subjects
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 together when achieving this qualification:
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR10105 Certificate I in Automotive or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology, AUR30611 Certificate III in Automotive Specialist or other relevant qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
The Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical may be attained as a generic qualification, or where a particular occupational outcome is required, may include a specialisation.
Specialisations for this qualification include:
airconditioning
cooling system
cylinder head reconditioning
driveline/transmission
exhaust fitting
steering and suspension
tyre fitting heavy
tyre fitting light
underbody.
Advice is provided at the end of this qualification on the recommended units of competency for each specialisation.
Where elective units of competency are packaged to suit a particular industry sector or occupational outcome, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) might issue, for example, a:
Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (specialising in steering and suspension)
OR
Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical (steering and suspension)
It should be noted that a qualification with a specialisation does not change the title of the qualification, although RTOs may choose to record the specialisation below the title.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Licensing considerations
Some jurisdictions require this qualification for licensing purposes. In addition some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Automotive retail, service and repair industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Understanding and carrying out verbal instructions from supervisors and others
Reading, understanding and completing workplace documentation, forms and records
Sharing work-related information with other team members using industry terminology
Communicating with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Teamwork
Contributing positively to the work team environment
Working effectively with others in a socially diverse environment
Respecting and understanding the views of others
Giving, receiving and acting upon feedback
Identifying and describing own role and role of others
Problem solving
Recognising a problem or a potential problem within a vehicle component/system servicing environment
Seeking information and assistance to solve problems outside own area of responsibility
Solving problems within own area of responsibility
Initiative and enterprise
Suggesting ideas for workplace improvement to supervisors and team members
Positively adapting to changes in workplace procedures and making adjustments to improve own performance
Taking positive action to report hazards or risk situations to supervisors
Planning and organising
Planning daily work tasks to work safely and manage risks according to workplace procedures
Prioritising activities to achieve required outcomes
Planning and organising appropriate equipment and materials
Planning ahead to anticipate problems with availability of equipment, materials and personnel to assist
Self-management
Following workplace safety requirements and other policies and procedures
Completing known delegated tasks on time
Selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
Asking for advice and assistance when appropriate
Learning
Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
Acting upon feedback and accepting opportunities to learn to improve work performance
Asking questions to gain information and identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
Technology
Appropriately selecting and using tools and equipment
