Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed as a result of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support.

Core units: 1 unit

Elective units: 9 units, of which:

• up to 9 units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed in the AUR40216 qualification.;
• up to 2 units may be chosen from a Certificate III qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

·       be at least 18 years of age.

·       participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs – Refer to Pre-training Review section on the following page

·       undertake OCT’s ACSF LLN assessment – Refer to LLN section on the following page

·       must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification

OCT has the following entry requirements in place for international students:

·       be at least 18 years of age.

·       participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs – Refer to Pre-training Review section on the following page

·       undertake OCT’s ACSF LLN assessment – Refer to LLN section on the following page

·       must hold a valid and current student visa

·       must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification

OCT has the following entry requirements in place for international students:

·       be at least 18 years of age.

·       participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs.

·       undertake OCT’s ACSF LLN assessment.

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

You must have completed the English language test within the two (2) years of the application date.

The table below shows the English language test providers, including information on English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and the minimum overall band scores you must achieve to meet the Student visa English language requirement, which will also be used as the English Language proficiency requirement for entry into this course by OCT in addition to its ACSF level LLND Test.

_{*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.}

_{**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.}

English Language test evidence exemption

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK*, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
• you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• you have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

If you are exempt from providing an English test score, you will be required to provide evidence of the same and may be required to complete an English Placement Test conducted by OCT.

You will be provided with your own apprentice toolkit which you will be required to bring to all practical classes. You will also be provided with a uniform which must be worn for all workshop days.

You must buy your own Safety Boots and bring them to each practical class. You will be provided with a timetable that will identify the days you will be attending workshop-based training and assessment.

All appeals and complaints will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.