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2 Years
On Campus (100% on campus). Apprenticeship/traineeship options include workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options.
Full time (3 days per week); also available as Apprenticeship/Traineeship · Full time, 3 days per week
13 Jul 2026 | 27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Acacia Ridge, Greater Brisbane, Queensland
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs.
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace.
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems.
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems.
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the compression ignition engine management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures.
Diagnose and repair charging systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair charging systems.
Diagnose and repair starting systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair starting systems.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the air braking systems of heavy vehicles.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the compression ignition engines of heavy vehicles.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the drive shafts of heavy vehicles.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the emission control systems of heavy vehicles.
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service hydraulic systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Carry out servicing operations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out servicing operations.
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and carry out a diagnostic testing strategy on vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the cooling systems of vehicles.
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems.
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in engine forced-induction systems.
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
Inspect and service final drive assemblies
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service final drive assemblies. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the assembly, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the assembly, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Common Questions
The total course fee for international students is $24,400. The preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal, which allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
Yes. You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. You should speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO). Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
Yes. The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications, including this course.
International students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency equivalent to Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5, or an equivalent accepted English language test result. Additionally, applicants must have completed Year 10 or equivalent, and non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicates likely success of course completion.
In this course you will repair and service engines, transmissions, cooling, steering and suspension systems, electrical circuits and systems, hydraulic and air braking systems, and diesel fuel injection systems on trucks, buses, earth-moving equipment, tractors and other farming machinery. You will also apply your skills and knowledge to complete heavy vehicle safety and roadworthy inspections.
Application
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