CIB - 758 Automotive Retail, Service and Repair - apprenticeships and traineeships

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved.

The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training.

The apprentice’s progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
20 September 2013

Updated
6 August 2021

Qualification

AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training.

The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
18 October 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
18 October 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31420 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
13 December 2024

Qualification

AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

• 3 months

Date of effect
13 December 2024

Qualification

AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

• 3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
20 September 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31220 Certificate in Mobile Plant Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31220 Certificate III in Forklift Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
20 September 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 24 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31820 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Mechanical Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
13 December 2024

Qualification

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20616 Certificate II in Marine Mechanical Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved.
The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training.

The apprentice’s progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology.

Part-time:

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School based

AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

The term for a school-based apprenticeship will be the school-based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the job-training. The apprentice's progress post-school will be determined as per Stage 2 of the apprenticeship model.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales^

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology

Terms of apprenticeship

Full-time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds:
  • AUR20920 CII in Automotive Body Repair Technology
  • AUR21716 CII in Automotive Exhaust System Technology
  • AUR21220 CII in Automotive Underbody Technology
  • AUR21816 CII in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology
  • AUR21920 CII in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
     

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
9 May 2016

Qualifications

AUR20116 Certificate II in Automotive Administration

AUR30116 Certificate III in Automotive Administration

Terms of traineeships

Full time:

AUR20116 Certificate II in Automotive Administration

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

AUR30116 Certificate III in Automotive Administration

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds AUR20116 Certificate II in Automotive Administration.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
17 February 2023

Qualifications

AUR20320 Certificate II in Bicycle Mechanical Technology

AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

AUR20320 Certificate II in Bicycle Mechanical Technology

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20320 Certificate II in Bicycle Mechanical Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
9 May 2016

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR21020 Certificate II in Motor Sport Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualifications

AUR20820 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

AUR30720 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

AUR20820 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

AUR30720 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved 

  where the trainee holds one of the following qualifications:

  • AUR20820 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

  • AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Administration

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20820 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualifications

AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales

AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales.

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR21820 Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 August 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 130 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
28 June 2013

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
6 February 2015

Updated
19 February 2021

Qualification

AUR40520 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of agricultural machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. They service and repair a range of mechanical and electrical systems on agricultural equipment such as the engine, transmission, driveline, steering and suspension systems. Apprentices may be employed as Agricultural Mechanical Technicians.

Certificate III perform work in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of trimming components to a range of motor vehicles, marine craft, recreational, canvas, camping and other vehicles within the automotive service and repair industry. Apprentices may be employed as a Vehicle Trimmer.

Certificate III apprentices repair, maintain and re-manufacture the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. Apprentices will work with tradespeople employed as panel beaters, vehicle body builders/ repair technicians, vehicle body restoration technicians, or heavy vehicle body and chassis repair technicians.

Certificate III apprentices perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector. Apprentices may be employed as a Diesel Engine Technician.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of diesel fuel systems in the automotive service and repair sector. Apprentices may be employed as Heavy Diesel Fuel Technicians.

Electrical Vehicle Technicians specialise in repairing and maintaining heavy electric vehicles weighing more than 4.5 tonnes. They are responsible for diagnosing and fixing problems with the vehicle’s electrical wiring and electronic components, including the battery, motor, and charging system. They also perform routine maintenance tasks on heavy electric vehicles.

Electrical Vehicle Technicians specialise in repairing and maintaining light electric vehicles weighing less than 4.5 tonnes. They are responsible for diagnosing and fixing problems with the vehicle’s electrical wiring and electronic components, including the battery, motor, and charging system. They also perform routine maintenance tasks on light electric vehicles.

Certificate III apprentices learn to service, diagnose and repair vehicle electrical and electronic systems and components. Apprentices can be employed as automotive electricians, automotive electrical technicians, and automotive electrical diagnostic technicians. Apprentices may be employed as an Automotive Electrician.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of elevating work platforms and associated systems such as cherry-pickers, scissor lifts and boom lifts. Apprentices may be employed as an Elevating Work Platform Technician.

Certificate III apprentices recondition engines. They set up and operate machinery to restore and recondition the machined surfaces of vehicle components. The job involves such tasks as dismantling engines, rebuilding and reclaiming engine components, reboring and honing engine cylinders and conducting testing procedures. Apprentices may be employed as an Automotive Engine Reconditioner.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of forklift systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Apprentices may be employed as a Forklift Technician.

Certificate III apprentices perform work to remove, install, repair and manage glazing technical operations of cars and other vehicles within the automotive industry. Apprentices may be employed as a Vehicle Glazing Technician.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial trailers and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Apprentices may be employed as a Heavy Commercial Trailer Technician.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector. Apprentices may be employed as a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles. They service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as engines, transmissions (clutch, gear box and differential) and suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres). Apprentices may be employed as Light Vehicle Mechanical Technicians.

Certificate III apprentices perform a range of tasks in a boat workshop or combined workshop working on inboard and outboard boat engines and equipment. Tasks include diagnosis of problems, repair and servicing of engines and engine components, cooling and petrol fuel systems and clutch assemblies. Apprentices may be employed as Marine Technicians.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant machinery. They service and repair the mechanical and electrical systems of mobile plant such as the engine, transmission, electrical, final drive, steering, hydraulic and baking systems. Apprentices may be employed as Mobile Plant Technicians.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of motorcycles They use diagnosis procedures to determine faults, repair and servicing of engines and engine components, cooling systems, petro fuel systems, emissions control systems, clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, drivelines, braking, steering and suspension systems on motorcycles. Apprentices may be employed as a Motorcycle Repair Technician.

Certificate III apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge required to paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces to a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles within the automotive industry. They prepare panel surfaces, mix paint colours and apply paints to create a high-quality finish that meets the customer's expectations and industry standards. Apprentices may be employed as: Automotive Refinishing Technicians; or a Vehicle Painter.

Certificate III apprentices perform sales-related tasks in the automotive retail, service or repair sector. Parts interpreters are involved in the selling, stock control and administration of automotive replacement parts such as engine, brake and transmission components, batteries, headlights and tyres, and accessories such as seat covers, tow bars and car cleaning equipment. Apprentices may work in a retail or wholesale environment. Apprentices may be employed as: a Parts Interpreter; or Vehicle Salesperson.

Certificate III apprentices perform a broad range of tasks on the underbody systems of a variety of vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. They select, change and repair tyres as well as servicing, fault diagnosing and repairing braking, steering and suspension systems. Apprentices may be employed as Automotive Underbody Repair Technicians or Mechanics.

Certificate II trainees perform office and administrative functions in the automotive retail, service or repair business. Trainees can be employed as clerical assistant, office assistant, receptionist, service department receptionist, on-line receptionist, and data entry assistant.

Certificate III trainees perform a broad range of administrative duties in the automotive industry. Trainees can be employed as office Administrators in a vehicle service centre or a Dealership Administrative officer.

Certificate II trainees service, repair air conditioning in components/systems on various vehicle types including cars, trucks, agricultural and earthmoving equipment. Trainees may be employed as an Automotive Air Conditioning Serviceperson.

Certificate II trainees undertake the role of performing a range of routine assembly and servicing tasks in the bicycle industry. It is suitable for entry into the bicycle retail, service and repair sector.

Certificate III trainees perform a broad range of mechanical tasks on a variety of bicycles in the bicycle retail, service and repair industry. The work may also include tasks related to the operation of the business, retail sales and/or the supervision of others. Trainees can be trained as bicycle repair technicians and/or bicycle mechanics.

Certificate II trainees perform a range of tasks on vehicle bodies in an automotive repair facility. Job roles related to this qualification include: vehicle body repair assistant, vehicle paintless dent repair assistant, vehicle painter assistant, vehicle trimmer assistant, vehicle glazing assistant, vehicle dismantler, vehicle detailer, vehicle body assembler, vehicle tinter. 

Certificate II trainees  work in a workshop or mobile service unit you would remove, install and repair or replace windscreens and side and rear glass to motor vehicles such as cars, trucks and vans.

Certificate II trainees  will paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on a range of cars, recreational vehicles, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. You will apply primers, remove old paint, fill holes and match colours.

Certificate II trainees perform a limited range of tasks on cooling systems in an automotive service or repair business. Trainees work with automotive radiator repair specialists.

Certificate II trainees perform a range of tasks relating to the installing, assembling and servicing electrical components and systems of motor vehicles in the automotive electrical industry.

Certificate II trainees service and repair exhaust components/systems of cars and heavy vehicles within an automotive service or repair business. Trainees may be employed as an Exhaust Fitter.

Certificate II trainees perform a limited range of tasks on competition vehicles in the motor sport industry. Job roles could include: Race Team General Hand; Motor Sport Technician.

Certificate II trainees perform a limited range of service and repair tasks on outdoor power equipment. It is suitable for entry into the power equipment service and repair sector.

Certificate III trainees perform services and repair functions in the outdoor power equipment mechanical service and repair industry. Trainees can be trained as outdoor power equipment technicians and/or repair technicians. The work may also include tasks related to the operation of the business and/or the supervision of others.

Certificate II and III trainees perform general sales and marketing functions in an automotive retail, service or repair business. Certificate II trainees can be employed as service station attendant or salesperson, bicycle salesperson, outdoor equipment salesperson and sales assistant. Certificate III trainees can be employed as Parts Interpreter, Vehicle Salesperson, Farm Machinery Salesperson, Motorcycle Salesperson.

Certificate II trainees perform servicing and maintenance of vehicles in an automotive service or repair business. Trainees will be required to have skills and knowledge to perform a range of servicing operations on light vehicles, heavy vehicles and/or motorcycles within an automotive service or repair business. Job roles can be Automotive Serviceperson - General or Light Vehicle.

Certificate II trainees perform servicing of steering and suspension components/systems of cars and heavy vehicles in an automotive service or repair business. Trainees can be trained as Steering and Suspension Specialists.

Certificate II trainees perform servicing tyres of agricultural equipment, light vehicles, heavy vehicles and/or motorcycles within an automotive service or repair business. Trainees may be employed as Automotive Tyre Fitters.

Certificate II trainees perform servicing of underbody systems of vehicles within an automotive service or repair business. Trainees can be trained as Automotive Vehicle Serviceperson.

Certificate IV trainees perform a range of high level evaluation and assessment functions in the vehicle loss assessing industry. The traineeship is suitable for entry into the vehicle loss assessing industry however trainees must have completed an automotive Certificate III qualification in one of the following areas: Automotive Vehicle Body or equivalent, Automotive Paint or equivalent, Automotive Mechanical or equivalent or Automotive Electrical or equivalent.

AURr7.1 Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package includes the following qualifications that support apprenticeship and traineeship pathways.

Apprenticeships

• AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
• AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
• AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
• AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales^
• AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
• AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning
• AUR31420 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
• AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
• AUR31820 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
• AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
• AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
• AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
• AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology
• AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology

Traineeships

• AUR20116 Certificate II in Automotive Administration
• AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
• AUR20320 Certificate II in Bicycle Mechanical Technology
• AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
• AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• AUR20820 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
• AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• AUR21020 Certificate II in Motor Sport Technology
• AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales
• AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology
• AUR21820 Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology
• AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
• AUR30116 Certificate III in Automotive Administration
• AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations
• AUR30720 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
• AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales
• AUR40520 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing*

^Specialist Elective Group

For apprentices undertaking AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales, of the 12 elective units, 6 units must be from the Specialist Elective Group A Parts Interpreting. 

Apprentices undertaking AUR32721 Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology must be supervised by a person holding the following skills set in addition to a tradesperson’s certificate: 

• AURSS00064 Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set

Those undertaking AUR40520 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing must have completed one of the following automotive Certificate III qualifications or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

• AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

On successful completion of the relevant qualification

• parties may apply to the Commissioner for Vocational Training for completion of the apprenticeship/traineeship prior to the nominal completion date of the training contract or;
• Training Services NSW may issue letters from the Commissioner to both parties inviting them to consider competency based completion if it has received advice from the training organisation that the apprentice or trainee is eligible to receive their qualification.

Download a Request for Competency Based Completion form.

Competency based progression of apprenticeship

Apprentices employed under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served. The rate of progress is based on the nominal term of direct entry or advanced entry (where the apprentice holds a lower level qualification specified in the VTO) into the apprenticeship. For information on the competency based progression model and the rates of progress, see below.

For apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 48 months or part-time nominal term of 72 months - direct entry.
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 36 months - direct entry
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Advanced Entry

The rate of progress for apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 36 months or part-time nominal term of 54 months - reduced from full-time nominal term of 48 months where the apprentice holds the lower level qualification specified in the VTO - will be determined as follows:

Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 30 months - reduced from nominal term of 36 months where the apprentice holds a relevant lower-level qualification as specified in the Vocational Training Order.
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish any apprenticeship or traineeship whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

Apprentices may be employed under the following award:

• Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020
• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020

Trainees may be employed under the following awards:

• National Training Award 2000
• Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020
• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020

All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). The industrial instrument that applies is a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with the Commission. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.

The following apprenticeship qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
• AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology ^
• AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
• AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
• AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
• AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
• AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

The following traineeship qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• AUR20320 Certificate II in Bicycle Mechanical Technology
• AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
• AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• AUR20820 Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
• AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
• AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations

For qualifications available for delivery in schools, click here.

For further information on the delivery of training for school based part-time apprenticeships, refer to Training Arrangements.

Vocational Training Orders marked with an indicator #

Repair work undertaken by apprentices engaged in apprenticeship vocations marked with an indicator # must be employed by a licensed motor vehicle repairer, a motor dealer or transport service fleet owner and be working under the supervision of a person holding a tradesperson’s certificate (Note: this is a licence category) in the class of repair work being undertaken pursuant to Section 15 and 16 of the NSW Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013 and the Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2014

Note: Classes of repair work and the scope of repair work applicable for each repair class is prescribed in Cause 34 of the Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2014.

Vocational Training Orders marked with an indicator ##

Repair work undertaken by apprentices or trainees engaged in apprenticeship or traineeship vocations marked with an indicator ## may be exempt from the licencing and industry regulatory requirements discussed above where the repair work is limited to certain vehicles exempted by clause 4 or the work exempted by clause 35of the Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2014. Where work being undertaken is NOT exempt under clause 4 or 35, the requirements of indicator # apply.

For licencing requirements go to NSW Fair Trading.

For registered training providers which can deliver apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.

A list of training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.

When developing Training Plans, registered training providers should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training Plans should be customised so that workplace activities support and align with the qualification units of competency.

On 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy. Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.

Training Services and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) transition arrangements are aligned.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.