Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology A-M-V develops the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the automotive technology industry. Students investigate automotive components, systems, and technologies, and understand their interactions and relationships. They examine new and emerging technologies which impact the automotive industry, the careers available and the changing skill sets required for their implementation.
Automotive Technology A-M-V develops the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the automotive technology industry. Students investigate automotive components, systems, and technologies, and understand their interactions and relationships. They examine new and emerging technologies which impact the automotive industry, the careers available and the changing skill sets required for their implementation.
Key concepts and ideas in Automotive Technology A-M-V include the purpose of automotive business and occupations, future directions, and trends. Industry practices and processes for a variety of purpose are explored and applied across a range of subsets within the industry and as such allows for investigation in a diverse range of occupations within the sector. Through both individual and collaborative learning experiences, students learn to meet employer expectations and establish productive and appropriate work habits.
Participating in industry specific tasks promotes the development of adaptable, competent, self-motivated individuals who consider safety and work collaboratively with colleagues. Students develop skills in communicating orally, and in written and graphical modes and apply these to industry requirements such as writing reports and in customer service applications. They plan, select, and organize parts and processes to achieve desired automotive outcomes when repairing and maintaining automotive systems, taking into consideration sustainable practices and environmental considerations.
Students develop relevant technical, vocational, and interpersonal competencies suitable for employment and further training in the automotive industry. It also allows the development of employability skills such as communication and teamwork which are transferable to other industry areas. Through the study of this subject, students will gain experiences that can be applied in a range of contexts, including work, study and recreation that will assist them to make informed choices. The Automotive Technology A-M-V course provides opportunities to complete VET qualifications or a Statement of Attainment from the Automotive, Retail, Service and Repair Training Package (AUR).
The Automotive Technology course is written under the BSSS INDUSTRY AND SERVICES Framework
Achievement Standards for INDUSTRY AND SERVICES courses can be found within the Framework.
Courses written under this framework provide students with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to areas of work inside the industry & services domains. In broad terms, students learn about industry practices, processes, procedures and concepts such as technical information, materials, sustainability, equipment and work health & safety (WHS). Students learn to analyse, problem solve, make decisions and develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills suitable for employment and further training.
Automotive Principles
In this unit, students investigate the systems within engines. Students develop knowledge and understanding of systems and faults. They evaluate and apply skills for repairs using appropriate tools and techniques in line with WHS practices. They examine the nature, purpose, and differences of automotive engine systems in various vehicles.
Automotive Electrical Systems
In this unit, students investigate the electrical systems and their configurations that are found within the automotive industry. Students examine the nature, purpose, and differences of interrelated automotive electrical systems in various vehicles. They develop knowledge and understanding of systems and elementary faults and failures. Students apply skills for repairs using appropriate tools and techniques in line with WHS practices.
Vehicle Components and Systems
In this unit, students explore vehicle components and systems. They investigate the function of various traditional and modern components and systems and identify functional concerns. Students investigate the repair and maintenance of components, proposing and considering environmental and sustainable practices. They develop skills utilising industry specific equipment, practices and tools in the maintenance and repair of vehicle components and systems complying with WHS practices.
Automotive Drive Systems
In this unit, students will investigate various existing and emerging drive systems. They develop and understanding of multicylinder engines, their energy sources and the systems used in the transfer of power to the drivetrain. They examine the nature, purpose, and differences of automotive drive systems in various vehicles. Students evaluate and apply skills for repairs using appropriate tools and techniques in line with WHS practices.
Independent Study
An Independent Study unit has an important place in senior secondary courses. It is a valuable pedagogical approach that empowers students to make decisions about their own learning. An Independent Study unit can be proposed by an individual student for their own independent study and negotiated with their teacher. The program of learning for an Independent Study unit must meet the unit goals and content descriptions as they appear in the course.
Independent Study units are only available to individual students in Year 12. A student can only study a maximum of one Independent Study unit in each course. Students must have studied at least three standard 1.0 units from this course. An Independent Study unit requires the principal’s written approval. Principal approval can also be sought by a student in Year 12 to enrol concurrently in an Independent Study unit and their third or fourth 1.0 unit in this course of study.
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