CRICOS Course Code: 094850B
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
This qualification provides a pathway to work as an Advanced Diagnostic Technician who may work at the forefront of the implementation of new technologies.
Individuals entering this qualification must have completed an automotive
Certificate IV qualification (AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling) or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
All students must be 18 years of age or over and international students must have a minimum IELTS band 5.5 or equivalent. This course is
offered to both international and domestic students.
| IELTS (General or Academic) overall | PTE Academic | TOEFL IBT | CAE Scale | ELICOS (General English) |
| 6.0 | 50–57 | 60-78 | 169-175 | n/a |
| 5.5 | 42–49 | 46-59 | 162-168 | + 15 weeks |
| 5.0 | 36–41 | 35-45 | 154-161 | + 20 to 30 weeks |
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR
- Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.
OR
- Applicant must undertake an English Placement test on campus
OR
- Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home
Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Additionally, the learner is required to:
- Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.
Onshore International Students
- Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant
Offshore International Students
Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.
On successful completion of this qualification, students may progress to various Advanced Diploma or undergraduate level qualifications.
The course is delivered over 52 weeks including 6 weeks of term breaks.
$12,500.00
Tuition fees include work clothing, an automotive based tool kit and text books
| COURSE OUTLINE To attain this qualification, 12 units of competency must be successfully completed. The recommended course outline is as follows: |
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| Core Units | |
| AURAFA007 | Develop and document specifications and proceduresprocedures |
| Elective units | |
| AURAFA006 | Conduct research and present technical reports |
| AURETA002 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems |
| AURETA004 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems |
| AURETE001 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems |
| AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems |
| AURETX001 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in driveline management systems |
| AURLTB002 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems |
| AURLTD007 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems |
| AURLTE003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems |
| AURLTQ003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems |
| AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults |
The course is delivered face-to-face, in a classroom based training model of 20 hours per week. Assessments are conducted using a combination of written assignments, oral questioning, case studies, projects, portfolio and practical observations in the workplace or simulated work environment
Recognition is available to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of this course.
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Classroom facility: NSW: Norwest, 2153 SA: Adelaide, SA 5000 |
Automotive Workshop Facility: NSW: Girraween, NSW 2145 SA: Wingfield, SA 5013 |
Note: Student needs to complete their work placement at allocated work placement site/s by the RTO.