This course is aimed at students who:
1. Are seeking a career in the Automotive Engineering Trades Industry.
2. Wish to enhance and develop a range of practical skills for life.
3. Wish to undertake a course in which they can recognise prior learning or credit transfer when entering appropriately related post-school education and/or training; and/or require a foundation of skills and knowledge that can be built on as the need arises.

This course should enable students to:
1. Understand the concepts, techniques, terminology and content appropriate to the industry focus of the course.
2. Demonstrate employment-related practical skills and workplace best practices.
3. Demonstrate problem-solving ability incorporating evaluation techniques and skills.
3. Relate basic numeracy and scientific principles to practical applications.
4. Demonstrate oral, written and graphical communication skills.
5. Work independently and collaboratively following occupational health, safety principles, industry standards, and ethics.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of existing and emerging technologies and career pathways.

(a) Passed year 12/Form 6 plus English.
(b) Indentured applicants with less than the above requirements but at least two years of industrial experience can be considered matured students.
(c) A pass in Level III in Automotive Engineering with 6 months of Industrial Attachment.