Automotive Technology
Course Summary
Do you have a passion for cars? Spend your spare time tinkering with motors? By studying Automotive you will develop the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. By completing the requirements of this subject you will be able to undertake a limited range of tasks related to identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles.
VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available
ATAR Contribution: Unit 3 & 4 students do not receive a Study Score for this subject. Instead, they receive an ATAR increment of 10% of their fourth Study Score in other subjects
VCAL: Hours credited towards VCAL Industry Skills Strand
VET: AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Learning Activities & Assessment
- Develop an understanding of occupational health and safety relevant to the automotive industry
- Maintain automotive tools and equipment
- Dismantle and assemble engines
- Construct and test basic electronic circuits
- Opportunity to participate in Structured Workplace Learning
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Approximate Costs
Unit 1 & 2
Subject Contribution $90
Module Workbooks $100
Unit 3 & 4
Subject Contribution $195
Module Workbooks $100
Learning Area Contact
Technology Learning Area Leader