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Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
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AUR10120
You have the foundational experience in an automotive environment. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships to help you demonstrate your introductory mechanical and safety skills through formal recognition. Register your interest today to be notified when this pathway becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification is an introductory qualification to the automotive retail, service and repair industries and an entry to further training in several sectors. It is designed for application in a highly supervised context, such as VET in Schools (VETiS) or other equivalent introduction or induction to industry environments. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
AUR10120
Training Package
AUR — Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
8 (5 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Mechanic's Assistant | Supporting qualified technicians by preparing tools, identifying parts, and maintaining a safe workshop environment. |
| Workshop Hand | Performing general workshop duties including cleaning vehicle components and assisting with basic mechanical tasks. |
| Automotive Trainee | Entering a structured pathway toward a Certificate II or III in specific automotive trades. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Records of school-based VET automotive participation
- ✓Work history as a workshop assistant or trade hand
- ✓Documented volunteer experience in mechanical environments
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Evidence of following workplace safety (WHS) fundamentals
- ✓Records of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly
- ✓Knowledge of environmental fluid disposal protocols
Systems & Tools
- ✓Ability to identify basic mechanical and electrical components
- ✓Experience using and maintaining common hand tools
- ✓Photos or logs of basic vehicle cleaning and pre-repair tasks
Workshop Support
- ✓Evidence of following supervisor instructions and workshop manuals
- ✓Communication logs with tradespeople and team members
- ✓Basic documentation or parts tagging records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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