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Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

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AUR20720

You have a foundational understanding of automotive systems and a practical approach to workshop environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this entry-level automotive qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide your experience toward formal recognition.

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About This Qualification

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. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. 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

AUR20720

Training Package

AUR — Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package

AQF Level

Certificate II

Total Units

12 (7 core + 5 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 with vehicle inspections and the removal and replacement of basic components.
Workshop Support Worker	Maintaining workshop safety and cleanliness while assisting with tool management and vehicle preparation tasks.
Automotive Parts Interpreter (Entry Level)	Identifying and locating mechanical and electrical components for customers or workshop staff.

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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:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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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:

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Work History & Roles

✓A detailed resume outlining your experience in automotive workshops or related environments
✓Position descriptions for roles involving vehicle maintenance or parts handling
✓Logbooks or work diaries recording daily workshop tasks and inspections

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Safety & Workplace Practices

✓Records of workplace safety inductions and toolbox meeting minutes
✓Evidence of following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and environmental waste disposal protocols
✓Workplace reports demonstrating routine problem-solving in a mechanical setting

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Technical Identification & Inspection

✓Photos or videos identifying mechanical components across light or heavy vehicles
✓Documentation of basic electrical system inspections and battery testing
✓Reports or checklists detailing the identification of steering, suspension, or braking components

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Tools & Equipment

✓Checklists demonstrating the correct selection and use of automotive hand tools
✓Maintenance logs for workshop equipment and mechanical measuring devices
✓Evidence of cleaning and storing vehicle body components and repair tools

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Training & Certifications

✓Records of any previous non-accredited automotive training or short courses
✓Workplace health and safety (WHS) certificates or white cards
✓Manufacturer-specific product training or workshop orientation certificates

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?▾

We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who can assess this specific automotive qualification. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we are ready to guide you through the recognition process.

Why should I register my interest?▾

Registering your interest helps us gauge demand and prioritise which RTO partnerships we finalise first. It also ensures you receive early access to our free skills review once the pathway is active, allowing you to understand how your experience aligns with the qualification requirements.

Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?▾

Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and carries the same national weight as one earned through traditional classroom study. The only difference is how you demonstrate your competency—through evidence of your existing skills rather than new learning.

Can I use experience from working on my own vehicles as evidence?▾

While professional workshop experience is highly valued, documented hobbyist experience or self-directed projects can often support your application. We will guide you on how to present this experience as valid evidence, such as through photos, videos, and third-party verification of your technical skills.

Does this qualification cover motorcycles or marine craft?▾

Yes, this qualification is designed as a broad vocational preparation. It includes units on identifying components for a wide range of vehicles, including light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, marine craft, and outdoor power equipment, depending on the elective units selected for your portfolio.

Related Qualifications

Other qualifications in the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.

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