This nationally recognised qualification will set you up as job ready to work at a tyre retail and service outlet — it's the perfect pathway to a career in the automotive industry!
In addition to learning about workplace safety, customer service, and how to use and maintain workshop tools and equipment, you'll learn about removing, inspecting, repairing, selecting, fitting and selling a range of tyres for different vehicles.
You’ll gain hands on fitting and wheel service skills, and — depending on where you do the course — have the opportunity to specialise in fitting and servicing tyres for light vehicles, motorcycles, heavy vehicles, agricultural or small plant, or earthmoving equipment.
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Get some real traction within the automotive industry.
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing tyres of motorcycles, light vehicles, heavy vehicles, agricultural vehicles, earthmoving and off-the-road vehicles in an automotive service and repair business.
The Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who service the following vehicle tyres in an automotive service or repair business:
- light vehicles
- heavy vehicles
- agricultural equipment
After completing this qualification you'll also be able to apply for a Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTAWA) repairers’ certificate in tyre servicing.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes
- How to use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- How to select vehicle tyres, wheels and rims for heavy vehicles, light vehicles, agricultural machinery, earthmovers and off road vehicles
- How to balance wheels and tyres
- How to inspect and service braking, steering and suspension systems
Current workers and mechanics can enhance their business by adding to their skills in tyre technology.
Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge to perform a range of tasks related to the servicing of tyres in an automotive or repair business including light and heavy vehicles, agricultural vehicles and equipment, and earth moving and off-the-road vehicles.
Undertaking a combination of classroom and workshop training and self-paced study, topics will be themed around following safe work practices, customer service and communication, identifying faults and troubleshooting processes, and how to use and maintain workshop tools and equipment. You'll learn about removing, inspecting, repairing, selecting, fitting and selling a range of tyres for different vehicles.
After completing the Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology you'll also be able to apply for a Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTAWA) repairers’ certificate in tyre servicing.
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Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification is delivered as part of a traineeship contract. The qualification provides the skills and knowledge necessary to select, remove and refit, balance and repair tyres. Successful completion of the qualification and traineeship contract allows the student to apply for a trade recognition as an Automotive Tyre Fitter (Level 2). Elective units allow specialisation in Light, Heavy or general service work and wheel alignment.
Delivery location
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on tyres in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
- Select light vehicle tyres and wheels for specific applications
- Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
- Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
- Balance wheels and tyres
This course can be tailored to cover the skills and knowledge relating to the servicing of light, heavy, motorcycle or earthmoving and off-road vehicles.
Training delivered via Traineeship.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.