AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Are you looking to enter the automotive industry, or get a taste for the mechanical trade before undertaking an apprenticeship? This pre-apprenticeship course is designed to give you broad automotive knowledge as well as specialised skills in motor mechanics. It may also increase your opportunities to gain an apprenticeship.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
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Course overview
The AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation provides creative hands-on skills training and covers operational skills and knowledge such as identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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Student support
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $278 | $1,392 | $5,072 |
Other study costs
Appropriate footwear such as work boots must be worn. All other PPE equipment will be provided.
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
SMB (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat. Testing.
Contact hours
Students will complete 15 hours per week of on campus study. Classes are held 2 days per week on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8.30am to 4.00pm. This course will run for a period of 18 weeks.
Additional study time may be required to complete assessments, classroom readings and activities. We recommend that approximately 2 hours per week should be put aside for these activities.
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceAURAEA002
- Communicate effectively in an automotive workplaceAURAFA103
- Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplaceAURAFA104
- Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceAURASA102
- Identify automotive electrical systems and componentsAURETR103
- Identify automotive mechanical systems and componentsAURLTA101
- Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceAURTTK102
- Inspect, test and service batteriesAURETR115
- Carry out basic vehicle servicing operationsAURTTA127
- Remove and replace brake assembliesAURTTB007
- Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springsAURTTD006
- Remove and replace steering assembliesAURTTD007
- Dismantle and assemble single cylinder four-stroke petrol enginesAURTTE007
- Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol enginesAURTTE008
- Remove and replace wheel and tyre assembliesAURTTJ003
- Balance wheels and tyresAURTTJ011
- Set up and use welding equipmentAURVTW010
Meet us at Open Day
Open Day is your chance to explore all that Federation has to offer. Meet current lecturers and students, ask course questions, learn about our support services and explore campus spaces.
We’ve got heaps of activities, tours and presentations planned. Basically, we want you to get a real feel for Federation. The atmosphere. The opportunities. The community.
Oh – and there’s no need to pack a sandwich. Lunch is on us.
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
A selection process is usually required to allocate places in this course. Hence interviews are conducted for all applicants to determine place offerings.
This is a part-time course and does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Exemption from School
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- LBW
- National course code
- AUR20720
Pathways:
AUR20516 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology