TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Automotive Sales
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
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.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge
- 98-158 Queens Road, Bowen
- 1-13 Macpherson Street, Richmond Hill
- 165-179 Abel Smith Parade, Mount Isa
- Seventeenth Street, Home Hill
- 763 Ingham Road, Bohle
- Maunds Road, Atherton
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns
- 45 Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Automotive Sales will prepare you for the following roles.
Car Salesman
A Car Salesman assists customers who are purchasing a vehicle. You might work in a new car showroom or in a used vehicles lot. Car Salesmen might s...
Service Advisor
A Service Advisor liaises with customers at a vehicle servicing workshop. You’ll make recommendations on automotive needs and provide advice on ser...
Parts Interpreter
A Parts Interpreter sells automotive parts for cars, motorbikes and other vehicles. You may speak with customers to determine their needs and sourc...
Sales Consultant
Sales Consultants sell products and services from retail stores, wholesale outlets, and call centres. They promote the company’s service offerings...
Car Detailer
A Car Detailer improves the visual appearance of cars and other vehicles by cleaning exterior and interior surfaces. You might wash car surfaces, a...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
