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AUR31020

Certificate III in Automotive Sales

Launch your automotive career with this practical course and work as a parts interpreter across a wide range of industry areas.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY Apprenticeships and traineeships
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Course overview

Kick start your automotive career as a parts interpreter or vehicle salesperson with this practical qualification. Parts interpreting covers a wide range of industry areas including light automotive, motorcycles, heavy commercial vehicles, outdoor power equipment, boat chandlery, mobile plant equipment, farm machinery, and paint and panel repair.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for motor vehicle and vehicle parts salespeople is expected to grow in the near future. This large occupation is expected to create around 31,000 job openings over the next five years. 

Throughout this course you will receive training in sales and marketing including merchandising and promotion, interacting with and building customer relations, and responding to customer enquiries and complaints. You will also learn about warehousing operations and how to select and supply automotive parts.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a parts interpreter in an automotive retail outlet or mechanical service and repair business.

Course outcome:

AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more>

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below. 

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Acacia Ridge
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Atherton
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Bowen
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Burdekin
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Cairns
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Charters Towers
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Innisfail
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Mount Isa
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Townsville - Trade Training Centre Bohle
Apprenticeship
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    Mobile van

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Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31020)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. 

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 3 in English, 3 in Maths and 3 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

Read the Skills Check FAQs.


There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Entry to this qualification is usually through an indenture as an apprentice, find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee; or
via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Note: In some cases, credit towards this qualification may apply from previously completed study. School based apprenticeships are also available. If you want to know more, please telephone Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210.

Minimum age: Entry into an apprenticeship or traineeship is generally limited to individuals who are 16 years of age or older. In special circumstances consideration may be given to individuals 13 years or older seeking to enter into an apprenticeship or traineeship. Queensland legislation applies age restrictions to particular apprenticeships and traineeships.

If you are under 18 years of age at the start date of your apprenticeship or traineeship, your parent or guardian must sign the training contract.

Education: Levels of education that should be attained prior to entry into the apprenticeship may be recommended but these are not mandatory unless the levels are set in legislation. If you want to know more please telephone Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210. All apprentices will complete a literacy and numeracy assessment as part of their training.

Resources required

  • Protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210 are required while engaged in work activities and while students are in designated areas of TAFE Queensland
  • Safety glasses
  • It is recommended that students have access to a reliable Internet connection to access a computer

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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