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The Certificate II in engineering provides an occupational outcome for industries and agencies in rural and regional Australia.

Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in rural industries but also other rural and regional sectors, such as mechanical engineering, production engineering, boating services, fabrication engineering and air conditioning and refrigeration.

The certificate II in rural operations provides an occupational outcome for industries and agencies in rural and regional Australia.

The Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation offers entry-level training for those working or seeking to work in any of the automotive sectors

They may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The qualification targets introductoryemployment, such as induction or probationary periods for automotive retail, service and repair employment. It may also be suitable for a cadetship, or part time and casual employment positions where a full range of skills are not required

The certificate I in resources and infrastructure operations is an introductory qualification and is designed to raise awareness of the resources and infrastructure industries.

There are no specific job outcomes, however it will prepare an individual in successfully undertaking and certificate II and III in resources and infrastructure industry training package.

This certificate allows individuals to develop basic functional skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the resources and infrastructure industries.

The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.

The certificate II in outdoor power equipment technology prepares new employees, or develops existing workers, to perform a limited range of service and repair tasks in the outdoor power equipment industry.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of service and repair tasks on outdoor power equipment. It is suitable for entry into the outdoor power equipment service and repair sector.

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR10116 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR30716 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology, AUR31016 Certificate III in Automotive Sales, or other relevant qualifications.

The certificate II in civil construction qualification will give you learners the skills to work in a construction industry.The role reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined contest working under supervision.

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements including: the industrial and work organisation structure; communication skills; work planning; and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context.

The qualification is suited to VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.

There are no specific job outcomes to this qualification, but the skills achieved will assist in successfully undertaking a certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification, or will facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.

The unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry is designed to meet OHS regulatory authority requirements for OHS induction and must be achieved before access to any building and construction work site.

The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this Certificate II allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery and shop fitting as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.

This certificate II is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.

The qualification has core units of competency requirements required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

The Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation prepares prospective employees to undertake work in the broader automotive industry.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a limited range of tasks related to familiarisation and inspection of mechanical and electrical components and systems of cars, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles.

This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body, and also provides individuals with an introduction to the automotive industry as well as some of the basic skills needed. It is an appropriate level for an individual undertaking work experience or in a probationary period in employment.

The Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology develops the skills and capabilities of new or existing workers to perform servicing & maintenance of vehicles in an auto services or repair business.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of servicing operations on light vehicles, heavy vehicles and/or motorcycles within an automotive service or repair business.

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR10116 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualifications.