Get set for a career as a tyre fitter by learning the basic skills required to service tyres in this practical, entry-level course.
AUR21916 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
Subsidised | $392 |
Concession | $157 |
Embark on a career in the automotive tyre servicing industry with this entry-level course. You will learn the basic skills and knowledge required to work as a tyre fitter. Consistent growth in the number of vehicles on the road has generated demand and increased employment opportunities.
You will learn how to perform a range of routine service tasks and procedures for light and heavy vehicles. You will also develop basic knowledge and practical skills across a range of areas including trye inspection, selection, balance, repair, and more. Our highly experienced team of industry-professionals work in partnership with major automotive companies to ensure you learn current techniques using the latest technology.
Successful completion of this course will provide the entry-level knowledge and skills required to work as a tyre fitter. You will also be prepared for further study.
Our workshops are equipped with the latest technology including new truck and car donations from Iveco, Mack, Kenworth, Komatsu, Toyota, Nissan, Chrysler and Holden. In addition, there are state-of-the-art wheel alignment and brake testing stations to ensure you get hands-on experience in your training.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 10 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAEA002 Unit description: 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 environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | |
AURASA002Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURASA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace. It involves those safety procedures to be followed when using workplace hand tools and hand-held power tools, fixed equipment, and chemicals, and when running vehicles and machinery. It includes the individual’s responsibility for safety and emergency response in the event of an accident or incident. It applies to those working on agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair 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 | |
AURATA001Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processesUnit code: AURATA001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to conduct basic troubleshooting processes to identify common automotive faults or problems based on evidence provided by customers. It applies to those identifying basic automotive faults in agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, motorcycles, mobile plant machinery or outdoor power equipment in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes | |
AURTTK002Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURTTK002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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AURAFA001Use numbers in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAFA001 Unit description: 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. |
Use numbers in an automotive workplace | |
AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace informationUnit code: AURAFA002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to read automotive workplace documentation in order to perform routine inspection, service and repair tasks. It involves reading texts and manuals, and identifying and applying key information. It applies to those working in an automotive workplace required to apply entry-level proficiency in reading inspection, service and repair texts and related manuals. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Read and respond to automotive workplace information | |
AURAFA003Communicate effectively in an automotive workplaceUnit code: AURAFA003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes 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. 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. |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | |
AURHTJ002Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for specific applicationsUnit code: AURHTJ002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims to suit specific applications. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; selecting tyres, wheels and rims; and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres, wheels and rims include those of agricultural machinery, forklifts, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Select heavy vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for specific applications | |
AURHTJ003Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assembliesUnit code: AURHTJ003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, inspect and refit the wheel and tyre assemblies of heavy vehicles. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; removing, inspecting and refitting the wheel and tyre assembly; and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheel and tyre assemblies include those of agricultural machinery, forklifts, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. This unit does not apply to off-the-road tyres of mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | |
AURHTJ006Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubesUnit code: AURHTJ006 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes from wheels and rims. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work; inspecting, repairing and refitting the heavy vehicle tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and tubes include those of agricultural machinery, forklifts, heavy commercial vehicles or mobile plant machinery. This unit does not apply to off-the-road (OTR) tyres of mobile plant machinery. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes | |
AURLTJ001Select light vehicle tyres and wheels for specific applicationsUnit code: AURLTJ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select light vehicle tyres and wheels to suit specific applications. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work, selecting tyres and wheels, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and wheels include those of light vehicles or trailers that are used on sealed or unsealed surfaces. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Select light vehicle tyres and wheels for specific applications | |
AURLTJ002Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubesUnit code: AURLTJ002 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes from wheels. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for the work; inspecting, repairing and refitting the tyres and tubes, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The tyres and tubes include those of light vehicles, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes | |
AURLTJ003Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assembliesUnit code: AURLTJ003 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to remove, inspect and refit wheel and tyre assemblies of light vehicles. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements, preparing for work; removing, inspecting and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheel and tyre assemblies include those of light vehicles, light commercial vehicles or trailers. The work does not involve removing the tyre from the wheel. This unit does not apply to motorcycle or heavy vehicle wheel assemblies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies | |
AURTTA005Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesivesUnit code: AURTTA005 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using sealants and adhesives, preparing and installing bearings, seals and gaskets, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry, It includes agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicle, 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. |
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | |
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systemsUnit code: AURTTD002 Unit description: 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 steering systems | |
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systemsUnit code: AURTTD004 Unit description: 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 suspension systems | |
AURTTJ001Balance wheels and tyresUnit code: AURTTJ001 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes required to balance automotive wheels and tyres. It involves identifying and confirming work requirements; preparing for the work; inspecting, balancing and refitting wheel and tyre assemblies; and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheels and tyres include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or trailers. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Balance wheels and tyres |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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