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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
27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Apprenticeship (state-funded): $1.60 per nominal hour; concession rates for Health Care Card holders / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; non-funded: fee-for-service (confirmed at induction)
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
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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. It applies to those working in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Diagnose and repair starting systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair starting systems. The systems used vary based on the work context.
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. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The hydraulic systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. This unit is not intended for drive systems, power steering or hydraulic braking systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. The systems used vary based on the work context.
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. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The final drive assemblies include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Use numbers in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to make basic mathematical measurements and calculations relating to vehicle inspection, service and repairs. It includes undertaking calculations to inform parts and labour quotations and the completion of other automotive workplace documentation. It applies to those required to apply entry-level proficiency in numerically orientated problem-solving skills. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate in an automotive workplace. It involves communicating effectively by conveying and receiving information using verbal and non-verbal techniques and correct automotive technical terminology.
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to work effectively with a range of people in an automotive workplace. It involves identifying own and others' job roles, communicating appropriately, working in shared tasks, and dealing with issues, problems and conflicts. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use and maintain electrical test equipment used in an automotive workplace for the purpose of identifying, diagnosing and rectifying electrical and electronic faults in vehicles or machinery. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The electrical systems and components include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair network electronic control systems. These systems include two-wire high and low speed (CAN-bus) and single wire low speed (LIN-bus) networked circuits essential to control engine powertrain, vehicle dynamic control functions and body control functions. They include vehicle infotainment and climate control systems. The systems used vary based on the work context. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems. The systems used vary based on the work context
Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the engine and transmission management systems of vehicles or machinery. These systems communicate on the vehicle two-wire (CAN-bus) networked controlled circuit and are an integral part of an engine and transmission management system.
Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to service air conditioning systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, fitted to a range of vehicles and machinery.
Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the air conditioning systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, fitted to a range of vehicles and machinery for passenger convenience and comfort. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems of heavy vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The braking systems include those in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. The unit does not apply to hydraulic pressure brakes in agricultural machinery or mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle electronic braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the electronically controlled braking systems of heavy commercial vehicles.
Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations.
Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and install engine assemblies fitted to heavy vehicles. It involves preparing for the task, removing and installing the engine assembly, performing post-installation testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The heavy vehicle engines include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, marine vessels or mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the diesel fuel injection systems of heavy vehicles and machinery.
Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to remove, inspect and refit the wheel and tyre assemblies of heavy vehicles.
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the final drive assemblies of heavy commercial vehicles.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the manual transmissions of heavy vehicles.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the automatic transmissions of heavy vehicles. The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the clutch systems of heavy vehicles.
Diagnose and repair mechanical connections of heavy vehicles and trailers over 4.5 tonnes
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the mechanical connections fitted to both heavy vehicles and trailers.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the hydraulic braking systems of light vehicles.
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to carry out a vehicle safety inspection, compare findings with manufacturer specifications, and report those findings. It involves preparing for the task, carrying out a vehicle safety inspection, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry.
Inspect and service air braking systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service air braking systems according to manufacturer specifications. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The air braking systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service braking systems according to manufacturer specifications.
Inspect and service cooling systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service air and liquid cooling systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycle or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service steering systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service steering 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. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service suspension systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service front and rear suspension systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the front and rear suspension system for wear, oil or air leaks and physical damage, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The suspension systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or trailers. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service engines.
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems.
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store automotive measuring equipment. It involves selecting and maintaining measuring equipment, and using measuring equipment to determine length, width, angles, ovality, depth, out of square, clearances, run-out, pressure and temperature of automotive components and materials. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. This unit does not apply to electrical measuring equipment that measures voltage, resistance or current flow. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service automatic transmissions. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the transmission, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the transmission, and completing workplace processes and documentation.
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the exhaust systems of vehicles. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic welding, thermal heating and cutting operations.
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out advanced gas metal arc welding (GMAW) to replace structural and non-structural vehicle body sections during vehicle body repair work.
Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and weld components using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process.
Common Questions
The total course fee for international students is $25,200. 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.
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