AUR50216 – Diploma Of Automotive Technology

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.

• Those undertaking the Diploma of Automotive Technology must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
• AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
• AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
• Minimum age of 18 years and above
• Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)
• English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR 

2. 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 

3. 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) IV qualification or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR 

4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Onshore International Students 

• Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. 

Offshore International Students 

• Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test 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.

Other Conditions  

• Students required to invest approximately 5 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks. 

Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification. 

Graduates may find employment in automotive Industry as a: 

• Service advisor  

• Workshop controller  

• Workshop Foreman  

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification. 

Full time: over a period of 52 weeks  

• 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 10 weeks holiday breaks. 

• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week. 

• Training support hours include the assistance provided after the classroom session or on request by learners either via face-to-face or phone, skype or email to support learners to undertake the learning activities and other academic matters. 

• Individual learning and reflection hours are monitored by Institute or its Trainers/Assessors. 

Tuition Fees : $14500

Non tuition fee:

• Application fees: $500
• Material fees: $1000 (This include work clothing, an automotive based tool kit and text books)

Total Course Cost: $16,000

Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, guided leaning and theory assessments at home and simulated workplace environment. 

Some assessment tasks need to be completed outside the classroom environment especially theory assessments.  

Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  

Learners can demonstrate competency through formal, non-formal and informal learning: 

• Formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction and is linked to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, a certificate, diploma or university degree); 
• Non-formal learning refers to learning that takes place through a structured program of instruction, but does not lead to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, in-house professional development programs conducted by a business); and 
• Informal learning refers to learning that results through the experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities (for example the acquisition of interpersonal skills developed through several years as a sales representative). 
• Learners are encouraged to apply for RPL prior to or immediately after formal enrolment but prior to the facilitated delivery of units to ensure that they do not miss any learning opportunities offered should they be unsuccessful in the RPL process. 
• To know more about how RPL is conducted please refer to the following documents:  
• RPL policy and procedure  
• RPL kit for the qualification 

How prospective learners will be made aware of RPL 

Prospective learners will be informed of the RPL policy and process prior to enrolment via website, Student handbook and pre-training review, enrolment, and course commencement stages. 

Credit Transfers (CT)

• Austra College recognises the AQF Qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. 
• Learners must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results to be considered for CT.  Learners should advise and provide evidence of their acquired or pending qualifications/statements of attainment before or during the enrolment process.   

Intake Schedule