Course Overview
This parts interpreting course places a strong emphasis on understanding automotive components, accessing information, managing databases and customer relations. This course prepares you for performing general sales functions in an automotive retail, service or repair business.
All students required to attend on-site learning must be fully vaccinated in line with Kangan Institute’s Vaccination Policy
If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.
If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required.
Click here for course modules
Core
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102) | 20 |
| AURACA101 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace (AURACA101) | 20 |
| AURAFA104 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace (AURAFA104) | 20 |
| AURSCA105 | Sell automotive products and services (AURSCA105) | 40 |
| AURSCA106 | Promote automotive products and services (AURSCA106) | 20 |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002) | 25 |
| AURSAA001 | Process customer complaints in an automotive workplace (AURSAA001) | 20 |
| AURSLA001 | Comply with legal requirements when selling automotive products and services (AURSLA001) | 15 |
Elective
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125) | 15 |
| AURACA103 | Build customer relations in an automotive workplace (AURACA103) | 20 |
| AURSBA102 | Identify and match uncommon automotive parts (AURSBA102) | 40 |
| AURSCA101 | Select and supply automotive parts and products (AURSCA101) | 100 |
| AURSCA104 | Carry out cash and non-cash payment operations (AURSCA104) | 35 |
| AURSCA111 | Conduct online transactions in an automotive workplace (AURSCA111) | 40 |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications (BSBTEC201) | 60 |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103) | 20 |
| AURAFA001 | Use numbers in an automotive workplace (AURAFA001) | 10 |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information (AURAFA002) | 10 |
| AURAMA004 | Maintain business image in an automotive workplace (AURAMA004) | 15 |
| AURSBA001 | Carry out warehousing procedures in an automotive workplace (AURSBA001) | 40 |
| BSBPRO401 | Develop Product Knowledge (BSBPRO401) | 30 |
| SIRRINV002 | Control stock (SIRRINV002) | 35 |
| TLIA2012 | Pick and process orders (TLIA2012) | 20 |
How will I be assessed?
You are required to complete the 20 units over the 3 year period. You will be assessed through blended online learning, practical activities and workbook material with employer sign off as required.
What will I study?
Please see list of core and elective units as indicated.
Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
To you check your eligibility click here.
Free TAFE and JobTrainer courses only: Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the tuition. Materials, consumables and student services fees are payable by all students and do not receive a JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student services fees are available for concession card holders, apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses. Please note that these tuition rates only apply to courses offered under the Free TAFE or JobTrainer schemes.
The fees listed below relate to 2022 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.
Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.
Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).
Table 1
Enrolment type
Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#
Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#
Non-Apprentice
$2194.29
$438.86
$9965.36
Apprentice/Trainee
$2194.29
$438.86
$9965.36
Table 2
Average course
material fees*
$0.00
Average course
consumable fees*
$892.50
# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.
Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.
Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).
student contact hours
|
Total hours^
|
Indicative hours*
|
Government Subsidised $/SCH
|
Indigenous Concession $/SCH
|
Full fee $/SCH
|
|
595
|
595
|
$3.69
|
$0.74
|
$16.75
|
^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.
*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2022. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.
For more information about our fees structure, click here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Please call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
The Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31016) prepares you for performing general sales and marketing functions in an automotive retail, service or repair business. This course may lead to employment as a:
• Parts Interpreter
• Vehicle Salesperson
• Farm Machinery Salesperson
• Motorcycle Salesperson
If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.
If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31020). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You can continue onto further specialist studies or higher level studies such as the certificate IV or diploma.
How do I apply?
Apprentice/Trainees - You will need to have an employer in this industry who is willing to sign you up as an Apprentice. Then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Network office to sign a training contract.
Non-Apprentices - To apply for this course you must fill in a direct application form through the "Apply Now" button above. We will then be in contact to arrange an interview to discuss your experience in the industry.
How will I be selected for this course?
Apprentice/Trainees - You will need to have an employer in this industry who is willing to sign you up as an Apprentice. Then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Network office to register and sign a training contract.
Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.