Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Identify automotive electrical systems and components

Identify automotive mechanical systems and components

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews

Carry out research into the automotive industry

Write routine texts in an automotive workplace

Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

Contribute to quality work outcomes in an automotive workplace

Remove and tag bicycle components

Remove, repair and refit bicycle tyres

Maintain specialised bicycle repair tools and equipment

Service bicycle drivetrain systems

Remove, refit and adjust bicycle accessories

Identify, select and use low voltage electrical test equipment

Operate electrical test equipment

Remove and tag automotive electrical system components

Inspect heavy vehicle battery storage systems

Solder electrical wiring and circuits

Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems

Construct and test basic electronic circuits

Inspect, test and service batteries

Remove and refit vehicle batteries

Recharge vehicle batteries

Inspect heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems

Inspect heavy commercial vehicle fuel systems

Inspect heavy commercial vehicle wheels and tyres

Inspect heavy commercial vehicle driveline components

Carry out minor adjustments to motorcycles

Remove and replace motorcycle components and accessories

Inspect motorcycle suspension systems

Inspect motorcycle steering systems

Remove and refit motorcycle wheel and tyre assemblies

Carry out pre-repair operations to outdoor power equipment

Carry out minor adjustments to outdoor power equipment

Service and repair rotary cutting systems

Inspect and service line trimming systems and components

Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines

Carry out wet run tests on vessel outboard engines

Inspect and service marine outboard engines

Inspect and service marine inboard propeller drive systems

Inspect and service marine jet drive propulsion systems

Inspect, service and maintain marine battery storage systems

Remove and tag steering, suspension and braking system components

Assist with automotive workplace activities

Use and maintain basic mechanical measuring devices

Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations

Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

Carry out basic vehicle servicing operations

Remove and replace brake assemblies

Remove and replace radiators

Remove and replace vehicle front suspension springs

Remove and replace steering assemblies

Remove and tag engine system components

Remove and replace conventional engine assemblies

Dismantle and assemble single cylinder four-stroke petrol engines

Dismantle and assemble multi-cylinder four-stroke petrol engines

Remove and replace engine cylinder heads

Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies

Remove and refit driveline components

Remove and tag driveline components

Dismantle and assemble conventional manual transmissions

Remove and replace clutch assemblies

Clean vehicles

Use and maintain vehicle body repair hand tools

Remove and store vehicle body components

Set up body alignment equipment on vehicles

Remove and realign vehicle body panels

Carry out basic repairs to vehicle body panels

Repair vehicle plastic components

Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces

Prepare surface and prime repaired body panels

Apply paint to vehicle body panels

Cut and polish painted vehicle body panels

Prepare and mask vehicle body panel surfaces

Clean vehicle interior trim

Set up and use welding equipment