Motor vehicle tradesperson work categories and qualification requirements
Motor vehicle tradesperson certificate categories and the qualification/s you may need before you can do the work.
Qualification requirements
To apply for a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate, you must be trained and qualified in a specific category.
Your training needs to be provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Existing qualifications from an RTO or university (prior learning) can count towards any new qualification. Ask your RTO if this applies to you.
The required qualifications for each repair class are approved by the Commissioner for Fair Trading and published in accordance with section 4 of the Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013.
You must complete your apprenticeship before you can apply
To be eligible for a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate, you must have completed your apprenticeship, including both formal training and on-the-job experience.
Completing a qualification alone does not mean your apprenticeship is complete.
If you are still an apprentice or trainee, you cannot apply for a motor vehicle tradespersons certificate. Submitting an application while still an apprentice or trainee may result in cancellation of the motor vehicle tradespersons certificate or legal penalties.
If you are unsure whether you have completed your apprenticeship, please check with Training Services on 13 28 11 before applying.
Once you have formally completed your apprenticeship you can apply for a motor vehicle tradespersons certificate.
Categories
Work: Installs or repairs electrical equipment, systems or circuits and air conditioning systems in motor vehicles.
Qualification: AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Makes or repairs motor vehicle bodies (excludes manufacturing whole new motor vehicles).
Qualification: You need one of the following:
- AUM30218 Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations – Bus, Truck and Trailer
or
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Installs or removes electrical accessories in or from motor vehicles. This does not include work on battery electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.
Qualification: AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology, including elective unit AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Fabricates, modifies, services, or repairs the exhaust systems of motor vehicles. Does not include work on the chassis of a motor vehicle.
Qualification: You need one of the following:
- AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology (Exhaust Repair)
or
- AUR21716 Certificate II in Automotive Exhaust System Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Note: Autogas mechanics should be aware of the gas supply regulations
Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2018 provides the regulatory framework for autogas as well as:
- gas appliances connected to networks and non-networks
- gas installations
- licensed gas fitters
- the testing of gas meters.
Autogas licence holders from another state can work in NSW
NSW recognises autogas licences from other states and territories. After notifying the NSW licensing authority, you can carry out autogas:
- installations
- service, or
- repairs.
Further information for autogas workers can be found at Gas and electricity (consumer safety) laws.
Compressed natural gas mechanics
Work: Installs or repairs compressed natural gas (CNG) equipment in motor vehicles.
Qualification: You need one of the following qualifications PLUS completion of specialist CNG units listed below:
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
or
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
and
Completion of the following units:
- AURTTL001 Inspect and service CNG fuel systems
- AURTTL102 Diagnose and repair CNG fuel systems.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Liquefied natural gas mechanic
Work: Installs or repairs liquefied natural gas (LNG) equipment in motor vehicles.
Qualification: You need one of the following qualifications PLUS completion of specialist LNG units listed below:
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
or
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
and
Completion of the following units:
- AURTTL104 Inspect and service LNG fuel systems
- AURTTL105 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Liquefied petroleum gas mechanic
Work: Installs or repairs liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) equipment in motor vehicles.
Qualification: You need a Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology, including LPG specialist elective units.
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
or
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
and
Completion of the following units:
- AURTTL007 Inspect and service LPG fuel systems
- AURTTL108 Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Installs, repairs or removes windscreens or other glass in or from the bodies of motor vehicles.
Qualification: You need one of the following:
- AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
or
- AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology including completion of the following units of competency:
- AURVTG102 Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens
- AURVTG104 Remove and install direct glazed windscreens
- AURVTG109 Remove and install vehicle fixed body glass.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Service and repair the engines or transmissions or the fuel, induction, exhaust, electrical, steering, suspension, cooling, air conditioning or braking systems of motor vehicles.
Qualification: You need one of the following:
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
or
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Repair the engines or transmissions or the fuel, induction, exhaust, electrical, steering, suspension, cooling, or braking systems, or remove or replace wheels or tyres of motorcycles only.
Qualification: AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Repairs the structural components, frames, or panels of motor vehicles.
Qualification: AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Repairs the radiators, heating equipment, thermostats, or fuel tanks of motor vehicles. Does not include work on battery electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.
Qualification: AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology (Radiator and Cooling System Repair).
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Services or repairs the steering or suspension of motor vehicles or aligns the wheels of motor vehicles. Does not include work on battery electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.
Qualification: AUR21820 Certificate II in Automotive Steering and Suspension System Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Repairs the gears, clutches, drive shafts, and differentials of motor vehicles.
Qualification: You need one of the following:
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
or
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Repairs underbody systems of motor vehicles, including brake equipment or systems, exhaust systems, or steering or suspension systems. Does not include mechanical systems or electrical equipment, systems, or circuits.
Qualification: AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
Work: Paints motor vehicles.
Qualification: AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology.
Older qualifications may also be accepted. View a full list of acceptable qualifications.
List of acceptable qualifications including course code and title, by repair class
NOTE: Previously held Motor Vehicle Tradesperson's Certificates (MVTC), older Trade and Craft Certificates may also be accepted in some instances.
Ask a question
If you need help with your application or have a question, please call 13 32 20.