Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Get the skills and knowledge needed for entry level work in automotive retail, service and repair. This course is a perfect introduction to the automotive industry, and a great pathway into further training or an apprenticeship.
If you're keen to start a career in the automotive industry, this course will give you the skills and knowledge for entry level work in retail, service and repair. It's the perfect way to get a head start on a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship, because you'll already have the basics!
Through this training, you'll learn how to assess automotive workplace safety; identify electrical and mechanical systems; safely use and maintain tools and equipment; and get hands on experience practicing automotive repairs with an environmentally sustainable awareness.
You'll also learn a range of entry level automotive service tasks such as how to refit and balance tyres; how to strip and rebuild engines or disc and drum brakes; the basics of car servicing; how to splice and solder wires; creating a working circuit; and car electrics.
This short course skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Completion can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Aboriginal school-based training program (ASBT)
- STEM
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Automotive
Study area
- Vehicle Servicing
Course ID
- National ID: AUR10120
- WA State ID: BGA3
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This program provides an introductory into the automotive service and repair industry. Throughout this course, students will learn how to undertake a range of simple automotive tasks under close supervision. This program is a taster program to promote the automotive industry as a possible career pathway.
Delivery locations
If you're keen to start a career in the automotive industry, this course will give you the skills and knowledge for entry level work in retail, service and repair. It's the perfect way to get a head start on a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship, because you'll already have the basics!
Through this training, you'll learn how to assess automotive workplace safety; identify electrical and mechanical systems; safely use and maintain tools and equipment; and get hands on experience practicing automotive repairs with an environmentally sustainable awareness.
You'll also learn a range of entry level automotive service tasks such as how to refit and balance tyres; how to strip and rebuild engines or disc and drum brakes; the basics of car servicing; how to splice and solder wires; creating a working circuit; and car electrics.
This short course skill set consists of units from nationally recognised and accredited qualifications. Completion can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Aboriginal school-based training program (ASBT)
- STEM
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Automotive
Study area
- Vehicle Servicing
Course ID
- National ID: AUR10120
- WA State ID: BGA3
This course is not currently available at any WA TAFE colleges.
For more information about other courses available or coming up at TAFE, use our map to locate and contact your closest TAFE campus
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This program provides an introductory into the automotive service and repair industry. Throughout this course, students will learn how to undertake a range of simple automotive tasks under close supervision. This program is a taster program to promote the automotive industry as a possible career pathway.
Delivery locations
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Disclaimer
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