Classes of motor vehicle repair work
Under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003, motor vehicle repair businesses are required to hold a business licence but they are no longer required to hold separate or additional licenses for each and every class of motor vehicle repairs.
A repair business must ensure repair work is only carried out by a person who holds a certificate for the specific class of repair work, or where a person does not possess a certificate, their work is supervised by a person who holds a certificate for that class of repair work.
There are 23 prescribed classes of repair work for which a repairer's certificate can be granted.
The following information outlines the classes of repair work for which a person can be certified under the Act and Regulations.
As a guide, we have included (under the class of repair work) the current Australian Automotive Retail, Services and Repair Training Package (AUR) qualifications or units you could use to obtain certification (ie. AUR99, AUR05, AUR12 or AUR equivalent).
You only need to apply for the classes you are directly involved with. For example, to do repairs to a motor vehicle, a mechanic may need to remove a body panel or a seat, but not repair it. This does not mean they need to apply for the classes of Panel Beating Work and Trimming Work, only Light Vehicle Work. Generally, you will qualify to do what you were taught during your training or apprenticeship.
Classes of motor vehicle repair work
Air conditioning work (ACW)
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Any work required to install, service, repair, overhaul, remove or retrofit an air conditioning system in a heavy vehicle or light vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR20799 | Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical — Air Conditioning) |
AUR05 | AUR20705 | Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Specialisation: Air Conditioning |
AUR12 | AUR20212 | Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology |
AUR | AUR20218 | Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology |
AUR | AUR20220 | Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology |
AND
A person must hold an automotive air conditioning licence granted under Subdivision 6A.2.2 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 of the Commonwealth.
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with class EAF.
Body building work (BBW)
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Any work required to do any of the following:
- to fabricate or modify a body of a motor vehicle to fit the vehicle's chassis;
- to fit the chassis of a motor vehicle with a fabricated or modified body;
but does not include any of the following:
- realigning the chassis of a motor vehicle;
- realigning, repairing, preparing for painting or painting a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle;
- installing or removing any glass in the body of a motor vehicle,
other than installing or removing any moveable glass, if required.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR31599 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body — Building) |
AUR05 | AUR30805 | Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body Specialisation: Body Building |
AUR12 | AUR32112 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
AUR | AUR32116 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
AUR | AUR32120 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes EAF and MAF.
Brake work (BRW)
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Any work required to service, repair, overhaul or modify a braking system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR30399 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical — Brakes) |
AUR05 | AUR30605 | Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Specialisation: Brakes |
AUR05 | AUR30611 | Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Specialisation: Brakes |
AUR12 | AUR32512 | Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology |
AUR | AUR32516 | Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology |
AUR | AUR32518 | Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology |
Cooling system work (CSW)
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Any work required to service, repair, overhaul or modify a cooling system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR21299 | Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical — Radiator Repairs) |
AUR05 | AUR20705 | Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Specialisation: Cooling System |
AUR12 | AUR21412 | Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology |
AUR | AUR21416 | Certificate II in Automotive Cooling System Technology |
AUR | AUR21220 | Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology (Radiator and Cooling System Repairs) |
Diesel work (DSW)
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- (a) to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle –
- (i) a diesel fuel system;
- (ii) a diesel engine;
- (b) to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle propelled by a diesel engine –
- (i) an air induction system;
- (ii) an ignition system;
- (iii) an engine management system;
- (iv) a cooling system;
- (v) a hydraulic system
- (c) to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system of a heavy vehicle or light vehicle propelled by a diesel engine.
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR | AUR31416 | Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology |
AUR | AUR31516 | Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology |
AUR | AUR31420 | Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology |
AUR | AUR31520 | Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology |
Associated classes
Electrical accessory fitting work (EAF)
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Any work required to install or remove an electrical accessory to a motor vehicle, except an electrical accessory that does not affect the performance, safety or security of the motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR20699 | Certificate II in Automotive (Electrical — Accessory Fitting) |
AUR05 | AUR20405 | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR05 | AUR20408 | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR12 | AUR20412 | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR | AUR20416 | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR | AUR20420 | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology |
Electrical work (ELW)
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Any work required to install, service, repair, overhaul or remove any of the following in a motor vehicle:
- any electrical equipment or system (including any electrical accessory and any electrical component associated with any other prescribed accessory);
- any electrical part of any other thing or system.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR30199 | Certificate III in Automotive (Electrical) |
AUR05 | AUR30305 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR05 | AUR30308 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR12 | AUR30312 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR | AUR30316 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology |
AUR | AUR30320 | Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with class EAF, HVS, LVS and MCS.
Engine reconditioning work (ERW)
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Any work required to overhaul an engine (including a cylinder head of an engine) that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR30799 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical — Engine Reconditioning) |
AUR05 | AUR30605 | Certificate III in Automotive Specialist Specialisation: Engine Reconditioning |
AUR12 | AUR31312 | Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning |
AUR12 | AUR31512 | Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning |
AUR | AUR31316 | Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with class DSW.
Glazing work (GLW)
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Any work required to install, repair or remove a windscreen or other glass in the body of a motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR22799 | Certificate II in Automotive (Vehicle Body — Glazing)) |
AUR05 | AUR20905 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body Specialisation: Vehicle Glazing |
AUR12 | AUR20912 | Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
AUR | AUR32216 | Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology |
AUR | AUR322200 | Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology |
Heavy vehicle servicing work (HVS) (gross vehicle mass of more than 8000 kg)
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Any work required to do any of the following:
a. in respect of a heavy vehicle to which paragraph (b) does not apply, to carry out minor electrical servicing or to service any of the following -
- the fuel system;
- the air induction system;
- the engine;
- the ignition system;
- the engine management system;
- the cooling system;
- the driveline;
- any electronic drive management system;
- the braking system;
- the steering system;
- the suspension system;
- a wheel assembly;
- any hydraulic system;
b. in respect of a heavy vehicle during an emergency break down -
- to diagnose the cause of the breakdown;
- to carry out emergency servicing or repair on a thing diagnosed as the cause or possible cause of the breakdown.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR21799 | Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical — Vehicle Servicing) |
AUR05 | AUR20505 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing Specialisation: Heavy Vehicle |
AUR12 | AUR20512 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR20516 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR20520 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes LVS and MCS.
Heavy vehicle work (HVW) (gross vehicle mass of more than 8000 kg)
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Any work required to do any of the following in respect of a heavy vehicle:
- to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following -
- the fuel system;
- the air induction system;
- the engine;
- the ignition system;
- the engine management system;
- the cooling system;
- the driveline;
- any electronic drive management system;
- the braking system;
- the steering system;
- the suspension system;
- to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
- to service, repair or replace a wheel assembly;
- to balance a wheel or align the wheels;
- to service or repair any hydraulic system;
- to carry out minor electrical servicing or minor electrical repair;
- to install or remove a prescribed accessory.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR30899 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical — Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) |
AUR05 | AUR30405 | Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology Specialisation: Heavy Vehicle Road Transport |
AUR12 | AUR31112 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR31114 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR31116 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR31120 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes BRW, CSW, EAF, HVS, LVS, LVW, MAF, MCS, MCW, TFW, UNW and WSS.
Light vehicle servicing work (LVS) (gross vehicle mass of less than 8000 kg)
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Any work required to do any of the following:
a. in respect of a light vehicle to which paragraph (b) does not apply, to carry out minor electrical servicing or to service any of the following -
- the fuel system;
- the air induction system;
- the engine;
- the ignition system;
- the engine management system;
- the cooling system;
- the driveline;
- any electronic drive management system;
- the braking system;
- the steering system;
- the suspension system;
- a wheel assembly;
- any hydraulic system;
b. in respect of a light vehicle during an emergency break down -
- to diagnose the cause of the breakdown;
- to carry out emergency servicing or repair on a thing diagnosed as the cause or possible cause of the breakdown.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
---|---|---|
AUR99 | AUR21799 | Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical — Vehicle Servicing) |
AUR05 | AUR20505 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing Specialisation: Light Vehicle |
AUR12 | AUR20512 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR20516 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR20520 | Certificate II in Automotive ServicingTechnology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes HVS and MCS.
Light vehicle work (LVW) (gross vehicle mass of less than 8000 kg)
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Any work required to do any of the following in respect of a light vehicle:
- to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following -
- the fuel system;
- the air induction system;
- the engine;
- the ignition system;
- the engine management system;
- the cooling system;
- the driveline;
- any electronic drive management system;
- the braking system;
- the steering system;
- the suspension system;
- to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
- to service, repair or replace a wheel assembly;
- to balance a wheel or align the wheels;
- to service or repair any hydraulic system;
- to carry out minor electrical servicing or minor electrical repair;
- to install or remove a prescribed accessory.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
---|---|---|
AUR99 | AUR31099 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical — Light Vehicle) |
AUR05 | AUR30405 | Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology Specialisation: Light Vehicle |
AUR12 | AUR30612 | Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR30616 | Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR30620 | Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes BRW, CSW, EAF, HVS, LVS, MAF, MCS, MCW, TFW, UNW and WSS.
Locksmith work (LSW)
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Any work required to service, repair or replace a locking or transponder system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training Package | Code | Title |
MEM | MEM30819 | Certificate III in Locksmithing |
Mechanical accessory fitting work (MAF)
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Any work required to install or remove a mechanical accessory to a motor vehicle, except a mechanical accessory that does not affect the performance, safety or security of the motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR22499 | Certificate II in Automotive (Vehicle Body — Accessory Fitting “Mechanical”) |
AUR05 | AUR20205 | Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing Specialisation: Accessory Fitting |
AUR | AUR22021 | Certificate II in Automotive Accessory Fitting |
Motor cycle servicing work (MCS)
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Any work required to do any of the following:
a. in respect of a motor cycle to which paragraph (b) does not apply, to carry out minor electrical servicing or to service any of the following -
- the fuel system;
- the air induction system;
- the engine;
- the ignition system;
- the engine management system;
- any cooling system;
- the driveline;
- any electronic drive management system;
- the braking system;
- the steering system;
- the suspension system;
- a wheel assembly;
b. in respect of a motor cycle during an emergency break down -
- to diagnose the cause of the breakdown;
- to carry out emergency servicing or repair on a thing diagnosed as the cause or possible cause of the breakdown.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR21799 | Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical — Vehicle Servicing) |
AUR05 | AUR20505 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing Specialisation: Motorcycle |
AUR12 | AUR20512 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR20516 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR20520 | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes HVS and LVS.
Motor cycle work (MCW)
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Any work required to do any of the following in respect of a motor cycle:
- to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following -
- the fuel system;
- the air induction system;
- the engine;
- the ignition system;
- the engine management system;
- any cooling system;
- the driveline;
- any electronic drive management system;
- the braking system;
- the steering system;
- the suspension system;
- to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
- to service, repair or replace a wheel assembly;
- to balance a wheel or align the wheels;
- to carry out minor electrical servicing or minor electrical repair;
- to install or remove a prescribed accessory;
- to realign the chassis.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR31199 | Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical — Motor Cycle) |
AUR05 | AUR30405 | Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology Specialisation: Motorcycle |
AUR12 | AUR30812 | Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR30816 | Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology |
AUR | AUR30820 | Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes CSW, EAF, HVS, LVS, MAF, MCS and WSS.
Painting work (PAW)
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- means any work required to prepare for painting or to paint a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle, otherwise than in the course of manufacturing the vehicle; but
- does not include any of the following:
- realigning the chassis of a motor vehicle;
- realigning or repairing a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle;
- installing or removing any glass in the body of a motor vehicle, other than installing or removing any moveable glass, if required.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR31899 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body — Vehicle Painting) |
AUR05 | AUR30805 | Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body Specialisation: Vehicle Painting |
AUR12 | AUR32412 | Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology |
AUR | AUR32416 | Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology |
AUR | AUR32420 | Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology |
Panel beating work (PBW)
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Any work required to do any of the following:
- to realign the chassis of a motor vehicle;
- to realign or repair a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle;
but does not include installing, repairing or removing any glass (other than installing or removing any moveable glass) in the body of a motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
---|---|---|
AUR99 | AUR31699 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body — Panel Beating) |
AUR05 | AUR30805 | Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body Specialisation: Panel Beating |
AUR12 | AUR32112 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
AUR | AUR32116 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
AUR | AUR32120 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with classes EAF and MAF.
Trimming work (TRI)
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Any work required to fabricate, repair or replace a seat or any interior lining or floor covering in a motor vehicle, except any such work that does not affect the performance, safety or security of the motor vehicle.
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR99 | AUR31799 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body — Trimming) |
AUR05 | AUR30805 | Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body Specialisation: Vehicle Trimming |
AUR12 | AUR32312 | Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology |
AUR | AUR32316 | Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology |
AUR | AUR32320 | Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology |
Associated classes
Also entitles the motor vehicle repairer to carry out work associated with class MAF.
Tyre fitting work (TFW)
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Any work required to do any of the following in respect of a heavy vehicle, light vehicle or motor cycle –
- to repair or replace a rim, tyre or tube;
- to balance a wheel.
Requirement:
Training Package | Code | Title |
AUR | AUR21916 | Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology |
AUR | AUR21920 | Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology |
Underbody work (UNW)
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Any work required to service or repair the braking, steering and suspension systems and to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system:
Requirement:
Training package | Code | Title |
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AUR | AUR32516 | Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology |
AUR | AUR32518 | Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology |
Wheel aligning, steering and suspension work (WSS)
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Any work required to do any of the following in respect of a motor vehicle –
- to inspect, service or replace the steering system or suspension system;
- to balance a wheel or align the wheels.
Requirement:
Units of competency:
- AURAEA002 – Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102 – Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURATA001 – Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
- AURTTD002 – Inspect and service steering systems
- AURTTD004 – Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURTTJ011 – Balance wheels and tyres
- AURLTD106 – Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations; OR
AURHTD104 – Carry out heavy vehicle wheel alignment operations
These units can be completed as part of one of the following qualifications:
- AUR21820 - Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology
- AUR21920 - Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
- AUR20520 - Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology