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Automotive       Level 2 Enquiries: Mr G Brickell
Prerequisites
Students will be able to show a proven identified career pathway (through careers tracking or work experience) in Automotive and/or Engineering and must have a successful Level 1 course of study.
This course is assessed using: This course is:
    Achievement Standards   ● Internally assessed
           
  ● Unit Standards     Externally assessed
           
Course Information

The course is based on acquiring skills and knowledge at Level 2 based on Motor Vehicle Safe Motoring and all aspects of industry requirements.

  • Knowledge of terminology in the motor industry
  • Knowledge of hand tools
  • Operation of two and four stroke petrol/diesel engines
  • Knowledge of fuel systems
  • Safe working practices

This course includes practical on-site automotive experience, use of equipment and machinery. Work experience/gateway opportunities are available for students in a range of local businesses with a view to an apprenticeship or further training. Students undertaking this course will have the opportunity to complete the Standard Workplace First Aid Certificate.
Course Cost
$50 to be paid to cover the use of materials/consumables.
Standard
 Title Credits Int/Ext
US 21674 Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used in the motor industry 2 Internal
US 21669 Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools 2 Internal
US 231 Explain the operations of two and four 4 Internal
US 16113 Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in an automotive workshop 2 Internal
US 6400 Manage first aid in emergency situations 2 Internal
US 6401 Provide first aid 1 Internal
US 6202 Provide resuscitation 1 Internal
Maximum Credits Available  14  
 
Why this course?
  • Applied learning
  • Career focussed
  • Gain industry qualifications, knowledge and skills
  • Safety – workplace safety requirements and practices

Individual learning and employment related opportunities in the automotive and engineering related trades. Nationally there is demand for school leavers seeking employment in trades to be skilled and ready to enter the workforce. This course provides the background learning for students to either enter into an apprenticeship or to on to further tertiary trade study and then into the workforce.