AUR20720 – Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
(Motor Mechanics)
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) – The Gordon (East Campus) | VCE Contribution: Non-scored |
The VCE VET Program Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Motor Mechanics), covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Automotive will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the fourth study score of the primary four studies).
Program Content
The Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Motor Mechanics) consists of a minimum 12 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.
UOCs may include:
- Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- Identify automotive electrical systems and components
- Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
- Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs
- Remove and replace radiators
- + 5 additional electives (determined by training provider)
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Motor Mechanics) are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Uniform Expectations: Please refer to the VET Trade Uniform information (located in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) section).
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
| Delivery at The Gordon | Delivery at the GITTC | |
| Year One Delivery | Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)Where there is a strong demand / a high volume of applications, The Gordon may also offer Wednesday AM (9:00am – 1:00pm)*If students are unable to accommodate a specific session time (e.g. your bus does not arrive in time for an AM session, you are unable to arrange travel directly to SJC or The Gordon or you have external commitments), please notify the VET Coordinator. *times may be subject to change. | Wednesday (PM) – 1:30pm – 5:30pm *times may be subject to change |
| Year Two Delivery | Wednesday (PM) – 1:30pm – 5:30pm *times may be subject to change | Monday (PM) – 1:30pm – 5:30pm *times may be subject to change |
| Transport | AM (If required) – Transport will be provided both to and from The Gordon (East Campus).TO: Departing SJC at 8:40am and FROM: Departing The Gordon at approximately 1:10pm, returning to SJC at 1:25pm (approx).PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm. Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. | PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 12:40pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session. |
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.