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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation “Mechanical” (Geelong Only) AUR20716

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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Course overview

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.

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Job outcomes

  • Apprentice motor mechanic
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Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration study load

You can expect approximately 30 hours of class attendance each week.

Duration : Full-time 12 weeks

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon is utilising Gordon Online, our digital learning management system to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation. Classes are being delivered live (in real-time) using audio-visual delivery methods. Where on-campus attendance is required to complete practical learning and assessments, student numbers are being managed to ensure social distancing can be observed.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills, which will be evaluated prior to course intake.

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Pathways

  • Automotive mechanical apprenticeship at Certificate III level

Recognition of prior learning

Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.

Assessment

  • Hands-on projects
  • Workplace tasks
  • Written assignments
  • Industry placement
  • Team projects

Subjects

Core subjects
AURAFA003
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURASA002
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR003
Identify automotive electrical systems and components
And More!
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

Concession Tuition – AUD $149
Standard Tuition– AUD $746
Full Fee Tuition – AUD $5,041

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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.