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- Certificate III in Automotive Sales
OverviewAbout this course
Shift your vehicle sales career into high gear and become a sought-after salesperson in the automotive industry. Specialise where your passion lies, in either vehicle and motorcycle parts, or vehicle sales.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Sell and promote products and services
Comply with legal requirements
Respond to a range of customer needs and enquiries
Examine different types of vehicles, makes and brands
Conduct online sales
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Sell and promote products and services like farm machinery, motorcycles and trucks
Examine, identify and match uncommon automotive parts
Comply with legal requirements
Conduct online sales using industry-standard technology
Strong pathways to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
There are no entry requirements for this course. You can enrol now.
Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
The ability to work with and support customers
The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
Good administrative skills
An interest in the automotive industry
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: vehicle salesperson, automotive parts interpreter, aftermarket salesperson and farm machinery salesperson.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Automotive Sales does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Automotive Sales does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Automotive Sales qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 Units of competency, including 8 core and 12 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Comply with legal requirements when selling automotive products and servicesAURSLA001
Promote automotive products and servicesAURSCA106
Sell automotive products and servicesAURSCA105
Process customer complaints in an automotive workplaceAURSAA001
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