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Overview

This program provides an introduction into the automotive world and is for those students with a passion for vehicle mechanics and wish to gain knowledge and skills to start in the industry.

This program also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. As this is an introductory course, the range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.

Qualification:

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - training in Introduction to Automotive [from AUR]

Program No:

Program No:

 SA-TS50

Campus:

Campus:

 CIT Fyshwick 

Duration:

Duration:

 90 hours - One day a week for 10 sessions and 2-3 hours online self-directed learning per week.
Face-to-face attendance required.

Cost Info:

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

Indicative Cost:

 $154

Likely Job Outcome:

Likely Job Outcome:

 This program provides a pathway to work in the automotive industry. Possible job outcomes include:
- Finding employment in the automotive industry – Apprenticeship

Enrolment Type:

Application Type:

 Register Your Interest
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Additional Information

Students must provide their own overalls or cotton drill pants and shirt, and steel capped work boots.
Completion of this program provides a pathway into the AUR20716 Certificate II in in Automotive Vocational Preparation.

Skills Recognition

Entry Requirements

Open entry.

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level program, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 4 subjects

Core: Complete all 4

  • AURASA002   Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM515
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves those safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes the individual's responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident. It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURAFA003   Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM562
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to communicate in an automotive workplace. It involves communicating effectively by conveying and receiving information using verbal and non-verbal techniques and correct automotive technical terminology. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTK002   Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
    • CIT Code: AUTM252
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • AURTTA005   Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
    • CIT Code: AUTM321
      Cost: Standard $22.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using sealants and adhesives, preparing and installing bearings, seals and gaskets, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry, It includes agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicle, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Certificate III Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR30616
Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology AUR31216
Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR31116
Certificate II Automotive Vocational Preparation AUR20716

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au