Course Outline
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service and repair environment. class.
Course code | AUR40216 |
Start date | Monthly intakes are available. Please contact the admissions team for further information.
International Students: +613 9450 0500 Local Students: 131389 |
Delivery mode | classroom-based |
Duration |
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Entry Requirements
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
International Students
The entry requirements for international students:
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Completed year 11 or equivalent
- Minimum score of 5.5 – IELTS, 46 – TOEFL, 42 – PTE, 47 CAE score or equivalent
Domestic students
• Applicants are required to attend a Pre- Training Interview as part of the enrolment process
• Training and assessments are conducted in English.
• Applicants must possess sound written and spoken English skills.
• Applicants are required to complete a Language, literacy and numeracy test paper as part of a selection interview.
Duration
30 weeks of study with 5 weeks of break.
Units of study
Core Unit | ||
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | Course Hrs |
AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | 60 |
Elective Units | ||
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | Course Hrs |
AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | 60 |
AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | 60 |
AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | 60 |
AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in Engine Management Systems | 60 |
AURLTE105 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines | 60 |
AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems | 60 |
AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems | 60 |
AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | 60 |
BSBOPS305 | Process customer complaints | 60 |
Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50216 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Employment or occupational pathway
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Automotive lead or master technician
- Automotive technical adviser.
Assessment Methods
For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy
Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) / Credit Transfer
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification. Example: Mark has been working as a motor mechanic in a workshop for 5 years, he never did get around completing his qualification, his employer asks him to complete his Certificate III in Automotive, but he wasnʼt keen to study. In this case scenario, MITT can help Mark through the process and he could complete his qualification in less than a year.
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