VCE VET Automotive

Qualifications Rules:

Students must achieve twelve units of competency to gain AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation, including:

· seven core units of competency

· five elective units of competency.

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.

Aims

The VCE VET Automotive program aims to:

· provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and competency that will enhance their training and employment prospects in the automotive maintenance and repair industry.

· enable participants to gain a recognised credential and to make an informed choice of vocation or career path.

Program structure

The VCE VET Automotive program comprises one certificate II with VCE VET credit at Units 1 to 4 level. Certificates II are typically completed over two years.

VCE VET Credit

Students undertaking the VCE VET Automotive program are eligible for up to four VCE VET units on their VCE or VCAL statement of results:

· two VCE VET Units at Units 1 and 2 level

· a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence.

ATAR Contribution

· The VCE VET Automotive program does not offer scored assessment. A student who achieves a Units 3 and 4 sequence may be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR.

Structured workplace learning

· The VCAA has determined that Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is an appropriate and valuable component of all VCE VET programs. SWL involves on-the-job training in which students are required to master a designated set of skills and competencies related to VCE VET programs.