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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
This is an entry-level course for people who want to start working with vehicles and machinery but have no trade experience yet.
- Study mode: Online and on campus
- Course code: AUR20720
Where you can study this course
- Campuses
- 40 campuses
- Duration
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- Study mode
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- Full fee
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What students say
Many students speak well of the facilities and campus, and some rate the trainers and teaching highly, though opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching and student support, and some found the organisation and admin frustrating.
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Charles Darwin University
- Campuses
- 12 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
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- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often praise the facilities and campus, while some value student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on trainers and teaching, with communication also a concern.
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TAFE Gippsland
- Campuses
- 11 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
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- Full fee
- Not yet checked
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TAFE Queensland
- Campuses
- 23 campuses
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Varies by campus
- Full fee
- $4,165
- Eligible students: subsidised from $640, concession $240
What students say
Many students rate the facilities and campus highly. Some found course content and organisation and admin frustrating, while opinions are mixed on the trainers and teaching.
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Box Hill Institute
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students speak highly of the trainers and teaching, with the campus and facilities also well regarded. Many found student support frustrating, along with organisation and communication.
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The Gordon
- Campuses
- East Geelong Campus
- Duration
- Not stated by provider
- Study mode
- Not stated by provider
- Full fee
- $4,077
- Eligible students: subsidised from $1,719, concession $344
What students say
Students rate the trainers and teaching highly, along with the student support and course content. Some found organisation and admin frustrating, and opinions are mixed on student support and course content.
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Central Queensland University
- Campuses
- 18 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
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- Full fee
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What students say
A number of students praise the student support and campus facilities, while many found the organisation and admin frustrating and some had trouble with the enrolment process. Opinions are mixed on student support.
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Federation University Australia
- Campuses
- 23 campuses
- Duration
- Not yet checked
- Study mode
- Not yet checked
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Many students find the organisation and admin frustrating, and some say student support and communication fall short. Others value the facilities, trainers and course content.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Nil.
- Providers can set their own conditions, such as a minimum age or a current job in the industry, and practical training may need a workplace placement. Check each provider above.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in how vehicles and machinery work
- a careful approach to safe work practices
- good communication skills for the workplace
- a willingness to get hands-on with tools and equipment
What will you learn?
You learn to recognise mechanical and electrical systems and components, carry out basic inspections, and handle minor maintenance and repairs, including some work on vehicle bodies. Alongside the hands-on tasks, you cover safe work practices, workplace communication, environmental and sustainability practices, and how to sort out routine problems on the job. It suits school leavers, career changers, or anyone testing whether an automotive trade is for them before committing to an apprenticeship.
- Identifying mechanical components
- Identifying electrical systems
- Basic inspections and maintenance
- Minor body repairs
- Safe work practices
- Using and maintaining tools
Units of competency (7 core, 5 elective)
The qualification is made up of 12 units. Everyone completes the 7 core units below, and the remaining 5 are electives chosen from the list on training.gov.au, so they vary by provider. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Where this fits
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation in automotive: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.
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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
After
Certificate IIICertificate III in Automotive Electrical TechnologyIf you want to specialise in vehicle electrics, this Certificate III trains you as an automotive electrician, testing circuits, repairing harnesses and replacing batteries, alternators and starters.Certificate IIICertificate III in Automotive Body Repair TechnologyIf body work appeals, this Certificate III prepares you to assess damage and return bodies, frames and chassis to manufacturer specs, without entry requirements.Other routes at the same level
Data from training.gov.au and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0).