Automotive courses at TAFE
47 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR10120)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant
Certificate II
Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting (AUR22021)
Leads to: Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter, Product Examiner, Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories), Tyre Fitter, Vehicle Trimmer
Certificate II in Automotive Administration (AUR20116)
Leads to: General Clerk, Service Station Attendant, Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (AUR20220)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR20920)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Vehicle Detailer, Autoglazier, Automotive Technician (General), Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Panelbeater, Vehicle Trimmer
Certificate II in Automotive Cylinder Head Reconditioning (AUR21520)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Automotive Technician (General), Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Small Engine Technician
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR20420)
Leads to: Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician (General), Electrical Fitter
Certificate II in Automotive Sales (AUR21120)
Leads to: Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Rental Salesperson, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Demonstrator, Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter, Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20520)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Vehicle Detailer, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician (General), Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)
Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology (AUR21820)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Automotive Technician (General)
Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology (AUR21920)
Leads to: Tyre Fitter
Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology (AUR21220)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Automotive Technician (General), Panelbeater
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20720)
Leads to: Bicycle Technician, Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)
Certificate II in Bicycle Mechanical Technology (AUR20320)
Leads to: Bicycle Technician
Certificate II in Motor Sport Technology (AUR21020)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Automotive Technician (General), Motorcycle Technician
Certificate II in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (AUR20820)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Fire Protection Equipment Technician, Small Engine Technician
Certificate III
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology (AUR30420)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Agricultural Mechanic, Small Engine Technician
Certificate III in Automotive Administration (AUR30116)
Leads to: General Clerk, Sales Assistant (General), Service Station Attendant, Fleet Manager, Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology (AUR32320)
Leads to: Vehicle Trimmer, Mechanic's Assistant, Vehicle Detailer, Boat Builder and Repairer
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR32120)
Leads to: Vehicle Body Builder, Autoglazier, Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Non-destructive Testing Technician, Automotive Technician (General), Panelbeater, Vehicle Trimmer
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31520)
Leads to: Diesel Technician, Mechanic's Assistant, Automotive Technician (General), Small Engine Technician
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology (AUR31420)
Leads to: Diesel Technician, Automotive Technician (General)
Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology (AUR32721)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician (General), Electric Vehicle Technician
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320)
Leads to: Automotive Electrician, Mechanic's Assistant, Electrical Engineering Technician, Automotive Technician (General), Electric Vehicle Technician
Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (AUR31316)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Agricultural Mechanic, Small Engine Technician
Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology (AUR32220)
Leads to: Autoglazier, Mechanic's Assistant, Glass Production Machine Operator
Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (AUR32420)
Leads to: Vehicle Painter, Industrial Spray Painter, Mechanic's Assistant, Vehicle Detailer, Metal Polisher, Painter, Panelbeater, Vehicle Trimmer
Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31020)
Leads to: Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Rental Salesperson, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Demonstrator, Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology (AUR32518)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Mechanic's Assistant, Tyre Fitter, Non-destructive Testing Technician, Panelbeater, Vehicle Body Builder
Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations (AUR30220)
Leads to: Bicycle Technician
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology (AUR31820)
Leads to: Diesel Technician, Automotive Technician (General)
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Diesel Technician
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Electric Vehicle Technician, Small Engine Technician
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (AUR30520)
Leads to: Boat Builder and Repairer, Marine Technician
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220)
Leads to: Automotive Technician (General), Agricultural Mechanic, Diesel Technician
Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology (AUR30920)
Leads to: Non-destructive Testing Technician, Automotive Technician (General), Motorcycle Technician
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology (AUR30820)
Leads to: Motorcycle Technician, Automotive Technician (General), Small Engine Technician
Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (AUR30720)
Leads to: Small Engine Technician, Saw Technician
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR40720)
Leads to: Autoglazier, Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Automotive Technician (General), Vehicle Body Builder
Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR40620)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronic Engineering Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician (General), Electric Vehicle Technician
Certificate IV in Automotive Management (AUR40116)
Leads to: Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson, Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter, Customer Service Manager, Fleet Manager
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (AUR40216)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Mechanical Engineering Technician, Automotive Technician (General), Diesel Technician
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling (AUR40820)
Leads to: Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Automotive Technician (General), Diesel Technician, Vehicle Body Builder
Certificate IV in Motor Sport Technology (AUR40320)
Leads to: Non-destructive Testing Technician, Automotive Technician (General), Motorcycle Technician
Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing (AUR40520)
Leads to: Insurance Loss Adjuster, Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter, Valuer
Diploma
Diploma of Automotive Management (AUR50116)
Leads to: Customer Service Manager, Fleet Manager, Transport Company Manager
Diploma of Automotive Technology (AUR50216)
Leads to: Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician (General), Diesel Technician, Electronic Instrument Technician, Mechanic's Assistant, Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General), Motorcycle Technician
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TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.