Automotive offers a range of careers in an exciting, innovative industry. Examples include diagnosing and repairing vehicles, sales and marketing and working with emerging technology such as electric, hybrid and automated vehicles. You will need to enjoy working with your hands, have strong communication and teamwork skills and be able to self-manage your time.
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
Senior Secondary
On-the-job training:
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations
AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales
AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning
AUR31420 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
AUR31820 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology
AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology
AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
AUR30116 Certificate III in Automotive Administration
AUR30720 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
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Off-the-job training:
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
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Industry specific requirements, including:
Driver’s Licence
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Customised SACE subjects Pastoral care - mentoring and monitoring.
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Bicycle Repair Technician
Automotive Electrical Technician
Agricultural Mechanical Technician
Marine Mechanical Technician
Light Vehicle Technician (Light Vehicle Mechanic)
Motorcycle Repair Technician
Automotive Vehicle Salesperson
Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)
Mobile Plant Technician
Automotive Engine Reconditioner
Diesel Engine Technician
Heavy Commercial Trailer Technician
Vehicle Body Repair Technician (Panel Beater)
Automotive Glazing Technician
Automotive Refinishing Technician (Panel Beater)
Automotive Underbody Repair Technician/Mechanic
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
Continue your studies with one of the following:
AUR40116 – Certificate IV in Automotive Management
AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
AUR40320 – Certificate IV in Motor Sport Technology
AUR40520 – Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing
AUR40620 – Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR40720 – Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology