Course Information
Successfully complete this pre-apprenticeship course with Gold Coast Trades College and you will kickstart your career in the exciting automotive sector. Available as a full-time pre-apprenticeship pathway program or school based (see our VET in Schools section).
Learn skills that will help you to be a valuable member of any automotive workshop, fast track your chances for a trade apprenticeship or help you maintain your own vehicle.
If you are a successful graduate, Gold Coast Trades College may be able to assist you with work experience placement and support your transition into an Apprenticeship of your choice.
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This qualification is offered as:
Get fit for an Apprenticeship or other employment opportunities by undertaking a Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp or Extended course. Our pre-apprenticeship programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.
In addition to learning practical skills and gaining an understanding of the specific units of competency that make up the qualification, you will also receive training and guidance on how to apply for jobs, what employers are looking for, and general employability skills.
You will receive a customised resume, job hunting advice, and introductions to the industry and providing you are committed and keen, we will help you find work experience and if possible, permanent employment.
Our VET in Schools are for students still in school. Please click on this link for further details: VET in Schools
7 core units
5 elective units
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workshop
AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURAFA104 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components
AURLTA101 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURBTA001 Remove and tag bicycle components
AURETR001 Remove and tag automotive electrical system components
AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries
AURTTC004 Remove and replace radiators
AURTTJ003 Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies
START DATE:
9th September 2024
25th November 2024
13th January 2025
Please call our office for further information.
Theory training is delivered face-to-face in conjunction with our online learning platform, College Cloud, in a classroom setting and will involve presentations, classroom discussions, breakout activities and role-plays. GCTC campus has fully equipped workshop spaces designed to simulate real-life work sites. Practical training and assessment activities are conducted in the workshops and in the large campus courtyard.
The course is delivered face to face combining the classroom delivery and simulated work environments. Learners are required to engage in self-paced study conducted outside of scheduled training days to enable learners to deepen their understanding of the content and to prepare for training the following week.
The following entry requirements apply to ensure applicants are able to fully engage in the course and have the required learning capacity to meeting the course requirements.
Learners must:
You may be eligible to receive the Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee funding for this course.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidises course fees for Queenslanders to help them access training and complete their first post-school certificate III qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-entre the workforce or advance their career.
It also supports school student to access training and Queensland’s Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing fee-free training in high priority qualifications.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee is targeted at Certificate III qualification because they are considered the entry-level qualification most often needed to gain employment in many industry sectors.
Foundation skills and lower-level vocational qualifications may also be delivered in certain circumstances.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidises your vocational education and training course fees.
This means that instead of paying the full costs of a training course, you will pay a reduced amount, making training more affordable and accessible.
Individual student eligibility criteria apply, please contact the College on 07 556 9000 for more information. Eligible participants will only need to pay the following co-contribution fee:
Non-Concession $240
Concession $120
For those not eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee funding you can still undertake the course by paying the full fee:
Fee For Service $3,000 (payment plans available)
Students must provide their own steel capped boots and bring a laptop/tablet with them each day.
Gold Coast Trades College will provide a free Hi Vis Shirt to each student.
This qualification provides a pathway into a wide range of automotive pathways at a Certificate III level including Automotive Electrical Technology, Automotive Mechanical Technology Qualifications*, Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology, Diesel Fitting. The ideal pathway for our target learner is to gain a trade apprenticeship in the automotive industry.
This qualification introduces the automotive industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations to the student. The units of competency cover work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. In addition to the ideal outcome of an apprenticeship in the automotive industry, this program can assist graduates in gaining a wide range of entry level jobs in the automotive electrical, mechanical or marine industries.
To enrol into one of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs please submit your expression of interest by entering your details here:
To enrol into one of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs please submit your expression of interest by entering your details here:
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Gold Coast Trades College has been dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled professionals for over 20 years now.
With a focus on hands-on learning, industry-relevant qualifications and quality, no “corner cutting” training , GCTC lead the way for our apprentices to become reputable, confident, and industry-ready tradesmen & tradeswomen.
Our flexible training structure, developed specifically to suit the demands of the Trades industry, is backed by experienced trainers and strong industry partnerships. Our wonderful team provides a supportive environment for students to grow, learn, and advance their careers, making it a trusted choice for trades-based education in Queensland.
