This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked for details.

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Understanding and carrying out verbal instructions from supervisors and others
• Reading, understanding and completing workplace documentation, forms and records
• Sharing work-related information with other team members using industry terminology
• Communicating with people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Teamwork 

• Contributing positively to the work team environment
• Working effectively with others in a socially diverse environment
• Respecting and understanding the views of others
• Giving, receiving and acting upon feedback
• Identifying and describing own role and role of others

Problem solving 

• Recognising a problem or a potential problem within a vehicle component/system servicing environment
• Seeking information and assistance to solve problems outside own area of responsibility
• Solving problems within own area of responsibility

Initiative and enterprise 

• Suggesting ideas for workplace improvement to supervisors and team members
• Positively adapting to changes in workplace procedures and making adjustments to improve own performance
• Taking positive action to report hazards or risk situations to supervisors

Planning and organising 

• Planning daily work tasks to work safely and manage risks according to workplace procedures
• Prioritising activities to achieve required outcomes
• Planning and organising appropriate equipment and materials
• Planning ahead to anticipate problems with availability of equipment, materials and personnel to assist

Self-management 

• Following workplace safety requirements and other policies and procedures
• Completing known delegated tasks on time
• Selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• Asking for advice and assistance when appropriate

Learning 

• Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
• Acting upon feedback and accepting opportunities to learn to improve work performance
• Asking questions to gain information and identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

Technology 

• Appropriately selecting and using tools and equipment
• Recognising and reporting faulty equipment
• Using information and communication technology

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals to perform a range of servicing operations on light vehicles, heavy vehicles and/or motorcycles within an automotive service or repair business.

Job roles or employment outcomes 

The Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are performing servicing and maintenance of vehicles in an automotive service or repair business.

Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

• automotive serviceperson.

Application 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (Release 1)
• Certificate III in Work Health and Safety