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automotive Centre
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Course guide 2016.
Courses & aPPrentiCesHiPs in:
ligHt veHiCles, HeavY veHiCles,
marine, motorCYCles, motorsPort,
Painting, Panel beating, automotive
eleCtriCal & more.
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kangan.edu.au/automotive
a leader in
automotive training.
Kangan Institute is one of the largest Real education.
and most trusted education and training
Our world-class teaching faculty come
providers in Victoria. With more than 80
with extensive industry experience and
years of educational excellence backed by
connections. Our personalised approach
industry connections, our graduates learn
means you get one-on-one attention in
real skills and the confidence to succeed
classes.
in life.
Located in the thriving Docklands precinct, Real skills.
our Automotive Centre of Excellence Our focus is all about getting you work
(ACE) is the largest and most advanced ready. With an emphasis on practical
automotive training facility in the southern training, industry projects and work
hemisphere. placements, you will gain real experience
and the latest industry knowledge. So,
Bringing together customised automotive
when you graduate, you will have the skills
training and research and development in
that employers are looking for.
the one precinct, the ACE offers a range
of nationally-accredited qualifications
Real jobs.
including certificates, diplomas,
Kangan Institute has established a vast
apprenticeships and short courses. From
network of industry partners and a strong
motorsport to light and heavy vehicles,
reputation with employers across Victoria.
painting and panel beating to automotive
By developing our courses in consultation
electrical and motorcycles, our courses
with industry partners, we make sure that
are designed to give you the latest
you gain the most current and up-to-date
industry skills.
skills. Our Employment Centre experts also
provide support and connect students to
jobs each year.
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Your study options.
Our courses are designed to help you
PA Pre-apprenticeships.
pathway into your dream career or into
Whether you are currently doing your VCE,
higher education.
VCAL or you’ve left school early, a pre-
VET in School (VETiS). apprenticeship will get you on your way
to working and further study in a specific
VETiS offers you the opportunity to
industry. Pre-apprenticeships also combine
complete a nationally recognised
literacy and numeracy skills units to give
qualification, while providing credit towards
you extra support to get employed and into
your VCE or VCAL, just like your other
an apprenticeship.
subjects. The study score can contribute
directly to your ATAR score and give you
Apprenticeships.
access to guaranteed pathways for further
study at Kangan Institute. Apprenticeships are customised training
programs in consultation with your
Certificates. employer, which gives you the latest
industry skills and knowledge directly
Certificate programs combine theory
relevant to your job. Go to page 8 for more
and practical components of a subject
information.
to prepare you for a job in your chosen
industry. You can learn basic to advanced
skills as you move up each certificate Short courses.
qualification. You can also choose to study A short course is great way to update your
further or get a post-trade qualification current skills, start a new hobby or learn
once you finish your certificate program. something totally new. We have over 100
short courses across a range to help you
Diploma. grow professionally or personally. Visit
kangan.edu.au/short-courses to find the
A diploma can help you progress your
right course for you.
career further with specialised industry
specific knowledge and can provide you
with pathway opportunities to study further
at university.
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Pathway into your
dream career.
Careers in
Heavy vehicle >
Careers in
ELECTRICAL
light vehicle > SERVICInG
Automotive Electrical
Trainee
Elevating Work Platform
Automotive Electrical Technician
Technician MEChAnICAL
> Certificate III in Elevating
Automotive Electrical Work Platform Technology
AIR Workshop Manager Recreational Vehicle Technician
COnDITIOnInG > Certificate II, III, IV in Diesel Engine Technician > Certificate III in Recreational
Automotive Electrical > Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Service and Repair
Technology Diesel Engine Technology
Outdoor Power Equipment
Automotive Air Forklift Technicians Technician
Conditioning Technician
> Certificate III in Forklift > Certificate III in Outdoor
> CAeurttoifimcoattiev eII Ainir MEChAnICAL Technology Power Equipment Technology
Conditioning Technology Heavy Vehicle Technician Marine Technician
Mechanics Assistant / Trainee / Manufacturing > Certificate III in Marine
Vehicle Painting and Panel > Certificate III in heavy Mechanical Technology
Beating Assistant
Commercial Vehicle
SALES > Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Vocational Preparation SALES
> Certificate III in Automotive
> Certificate II in Automotive Drivetrain Technology
Studies
Parts Interpreter > Certificate III in Automotive
/ Vehicle Salesperson Light Vehicle Mechanical Manufacturing-Technical Farm Machinery Salesperson
> Certificate III in Technician Operations (Bus, Truck and > Certificate III in Automotive Sales
Automotive Sales > Certificate III in Light Vehicle Trailer)
Mechanical Technology
Under Body Repair Technicians
> Certificate III in Automotive
Under Body Technology
Automotive Master Technician
Careers in Careers in
PAInT & PAnEL > Certificate IV in Automotive
SERVICInG Mechanical Diagnosis motorsport > motorcycle >
Vehicle Body Repair Technician
> Certificate III in Automotive
Body Repair Technology Apprentice Automotive
Mechanic / Mechanics Assistant
Vehicle Refinishing Technician
Light / Heavy Vehicle > Certificate II in Automotive
Servicing Technology
> Certificate III in Automotive
Refinishing Technology Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Glazing Technician > Certificate II in Automotive
Braking System Technology
> Certificate III in Automotive
Glazing Technology Automotive Tyre Fitter
> Certificate II in Automotive
Tyre Servicing Technology
Race Team Junior Member
MEChAnICAL
Service/Pit Crew Race Team Member
Automotive Light Vehicle Advanced Diagnostic
Repair Technician Technician / Automotive Pit Crew Coordinator Automotive Motorcycle
> Certificate III in System Designer Internship with V8 supercar teams Repair Technician
Automotive Alternative > Diploma of Automotive > Certificate II, III, IV in Motorsport > Certificate III in Motorcycle
Fuel Technology Technology Technology Mechanical Technology
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How to become
an apprentice.
An apprenticeship is a great way to Step 1: Preparation and research.
combine structured training and paid
Figure out what trade you are interested
employment. You can begin while you’re
in, research job opportunities and write or
still at school in Years 11 or 12, or if you are
update your resume.
older than 15 years of age. You don’t need
A pre-apprenticeship is a great way to get
a secondary school certificate to start
a taste of a trade and the confidence to get
an apprenticeship, although this is highly
a job.
regarded by most employers.
As an apprentice you will earn an income Step 2: Job hunting.
while you are learning your trade. Your
Start looking for jobs through networking
work will combine study on the job or at
with people you know, applying online or by
Kangan Institute. When you finish your
contacting jobactive providers.
apprenticeship, you will have a nationally
recognised qualification and skills that can
Step 3: Sign up.
take you anywhere in Australia and to many
Once you’ve found an employer, you both
overseas countries as well.
must contact an AASn to sign a training
apprenticeship contract. Select Kangan
Institute as your preferred training provider
to get started.
If you are eligible for a health Care Card,
make sure you apply for one prior to
enrolling so you are eligible for concession
fees. Group Training Organisations (GTOs).
GTOs like WPC and VACC partner with a range of businesses and offer you expert advice
and assistance to find you the right apprenticeship. GTOs can not only place you with the
right business, they also monitor your progress and support you as you need it.
Find out more at grouptraining.com.au
Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN).
AASns are contracted by the Government to support and facilitate the apprenticeship
process for employers and individuals. AASns can also help you with the recruitment
process and provide mentoring and career advice.
Visit www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information or call them on 13 38 73.
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How we can help your
business.
We know that a successful business is built on delivering exceptional levels of service to
create lasting relationships with your clients.
To help your business grow, we work closely with you and your apprentice to develop
individualised training plan and deliver high quality training to improve staff satisfaction
and productivity in your business. Led by our passionate and experienced teaching staff,
our purpose-built training facility in Docklands creates a real working environment for your
apprentices.
Call us to arrange a free campus tour and an obligation free personalised consultation today.
1300 976 977 [email protected]
Your apprentices learn the latest and
most relevant skills from industry
experts with extensive experience.
Onsite visits and
assessments to
minimise disruptions
to your business.
ContaCt us
for an
obligation
free CHat todaY
Customised and
flexible training
plan for your
apprentices.
Flexible training options integrating
face-to-face, practical and online
training to suit your apprentices’
learning needs.
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Your training
Automotive Centre Of Excellence
Batmans hill Drive
Docklands VIC 3008
experience.
Designed to be collaborative, accessible, innovative and competitive, Kangan Institute’s
Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) is perfectly placed to exceed your training and
development needs. As Australia’s largest provider of automotive training, Kangan Institute’s
ACE is committed to continually developing learning opportunities and reflecting the ever
changing demands of the competitive Automotive industry.
Automotive Electrical Lab.
We partner with industry leaders to provide students with access to world-class training facilities,
Training Systems Australia (TSA) is at the forefront of supplying world-leading training
technology and teaching staff. Centrally located in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands precinct,
technologies in a range of vocational fields including automation and robotics,
ACE is easily accessible by public transport.
electrotechnologies, automotive and power engineering. TSA completely equipped ACE’s
From its award-winning five-star environmentally sustainable design to the cutting-edge facilities, purpose built Automotive Electrical laboratory and is proud of its ongoing relationship with
ACE breaks new ground in the automotive training sector and is poised to continue revolutionising Kangan Institute. As a student at ACE, you can also access these facilities!
the industry for years to come.
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our industry partners
and sponsors.
We work with some of the best industry brands to give our students access to the best
tools and latest skills.
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We support you
through your journey.
We work hard to make it easy for our Welfare services.
students to enjoy their experience at
Kangan Institute recognises and appreciates
Kangan Institute. You can access any of
the need to provide our students with
our support programs when you need to
ongoing support to help them through any
throughout your time with us.
conflicts they face during their studies. Our
free, private and confidential counselling
NEXT STEP.
service staffed by experienced counsellors
nEXT STEP is a free service for 15 – 24 year is available to our students at all times in
olds looking for advice on study pathway our campuses.
options and career planning. Our skilled
staff will always give you personalised Employment centre.
advice to help you find the right course to
One of the primary goals is to strengthen
get you on the right track. To contact nEXT
the employability of our students and help
STEP, call 1300 289 290 or email them find real jobs in their chosen industry.
[email protected] Our Employment Centre is specifically
dedicated to helping you to develop your
Study support.
employability skills. Our experts can help
Kangan Institute offers a range of study you with job search, one-on-one coaching
support services to help students keep up and access to the weekly vacancy listing
with and successfully complete their course and other useful resources. Over 1,000
work. You can access a range of resources employers advertise jobs with the centre
and workshops to help with your exam and every year and we have a strong track
course work preparation. Our counsellors record in successfully placing our students.
facilitate a variety of workshops throughout To contact the centre, call 1300 484 335 or
the year, providing strategies to help you email [email protected]
overcome challenges, no matter how
big or small.
skills recognition.
If you have acquired relevant skills and knowledge in your workplace, through previous
training, or even via volunteer work, you may not need to complete further study to obtain
a qualification. With our skills recognition program you can save time, money and get an
accredited qualification to improve your career prospects.
Find out more at kangan.edu.au/skills-recognition
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Paying for your
course.
how much you pay is determined by the Flexible payment plans.
course you enrol in, the scheduled hours
Payment plans are available to anyone
you commit to undertake, your eligibility
enrolling into a certificate I, II, III and IV
for a government-subsidised place and
course. Kangan Institute offers eligible
any concession entitlements you might be
students the option of paying their course
eligible for.
fees over time by setting up either weekly
or fortnightly instalment payments to cover
Apprentice incentive programs.
their tuition, material and consumable fees.
The Australian Government supports
apprenticeships through a number of Scholarships and grants.
programs that can help you financially
At Kangan Institute, we believe in rewarding
including Apprentice Loans, Living
hard work and achievement. We offer a
Away From home Allowance, Australian
number scholarships and grants to help pay
School-based Apprenticeships, and
for your course. Find out more on what you
more. For more information, visit
can apply for at kangan.edu.au/scholarship
australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Welfare services. Become a professional trainer.
Study now, pay later
Students who require budgeting, money
with VET FEE-HELP.
management, financial counselling and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
VET FEE-hELP, an Australian government
referrals to external agencies can get
loan scheme, can cover all or part of your
assistance from our dedicated welfare
tuition fees for Diploma courses or higher.
officers. Find out more at
When you take out a VET FEE-hELP loan, What you will learn:
kangan.edu.au/welfare-services
the Government pays the loan amount • plan, organise and facilitate training
duration
directly to Kangan Institute. When you finish sessions within a workplace to
your course and start working, you will need Full-time: 12 days confidently train groups and
to repay the loan. For more information, Part-time: 12 weeks (2 evenings per week) individuals and assess a learner’s
competence
visit studyassist.gov.au If you love interacting with people and are
passionate about sharing your skills and • read and interpret qualification
knowledge to develop others, a career as a rules and determine licensing
professional trainer could be just the change requirements and prerequisites
you’re looking for. • tailor units of competency and
package units into a qualification to
Our Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is
meet a client’s training needs.
designed to give you the skills and qualification
required to work as a trainer, facilitator and/ Once face-to-face training is
or assessor in a TAFE, Registered Training complete, students can access a
Organisation (RTO), not-for-profit organisation or trainer for support with completing
in the workplace. assessment tasks.
APPLY TODAY 1300 423 883 kangan.edu.au/trainer
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