This course will give you the underpinning skills and knowledge you need to prepare for an apprenticeship as an automotive technician with the MTA. As South Australia’s only dedicated automotive industry training provider, MTA Training and Employment will give you the skills, training and access to industry employers to prepare you for your automotive future.
COURSE DETAILS
You’ll learn about workplace safety, basic automotive fault finding, troubleshooting techniques, batteries, wheel balancing, braking systems, cooling systems, steering systems, suspension systems, and the use of automotive tools and equipment.
MTA Training and Employment require you to complete work experience as part of this course. Whilst not mandatory for completion of the qualification, work experience will prepare you for a job in the industry and put you ahead of the game. Work experience for one week at one of our host employers is provided to all students.
COURSE OUTLINE
The MTA deliver the following units:
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practices in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURATA001 Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
- AURETR115 Inspect, test and service batteries
- AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems
- AURTTC001 Inspect and service cooling systems
- AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
- AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines
- AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies
- AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts
- AURETR103 Identify automotive electrical systems and components
- AURLTA101 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components
- AURLTJ102 Remove, inspect, repair and re-fit light vehicle tyres and tubes
- AURTTF101 Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
- AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
- AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTJ011 Balance wheels and tyres
PREREQUISITES AND ELIGIBILITY
You will need practical hands-on aptitude, good communication and interpersonal skills, basic literacy and numeracy skills and a basic understanding of concepts including measurements, volumes, levels, ratios, pressure, temperature and chemicals.
To access funding through the South Australian Government, you must meet the eligibility criteria below.
You might be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and are:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- a permanent Australian resident or
- an eligible visa holder.
You also need to be:
- 16 years or over and not enrolled at school
Check your eligibility here: https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility
COURSE OUTCOME
On successful completion, you will be awarded AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology. If you do not complete, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency you have completed.
DELIVERY MODE
This is an 8-week full-time course delivered at the MTA Training and Employment’s Royal Park Training Centre.
Course times: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Monday to Thursday)
MTA Training and Employment have intakes every school term.
Commences 3rd February 2026
COURSE FEES
$250 (includes a work shirt)
Students will need to purchase safety boots.
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