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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.

Entry Requirements

  • 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)
IELTS (General or Academic)PTE AcademicTOEFL PBTOEFL iBTCAE ScaleELICOS (General English)
6.050-58547-587 78-82 169-175 n/a
5.54650662162+15 weeks
5.03847851154+30 weeks

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

OR

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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. 

Learning Pathways

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

Career Pathways

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.

Duration

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.

Fees

Tuition Fees $14500
Non-Tuition Fees
Application Fees $500
Material Fees $1,000 (This include work clothing, an automotive based tool kit and text books)
Total Fees $16,000

Course Outline

To attain this qualification, 12 units of competency must be successfully completed. The recommended course outline is as follows:

Core Units
No Unit Code & Title
1 AURAFA007 – Develop and document specifications and procedures
Elective Units
No Unit Code & Title
2 AURAFA006 – Conduct research and present technical reports
3 AURETA002 – Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems
4 AURETA004 – Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems
5 AURETE001 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems
6 AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
7 AURETX001 – Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in driveline management systems
8 AURLTB002 – Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems
9 AURLTD007 – Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
10 AURLTE003 Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems
11 AURLTQ003 – Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems
12 AURTTA021 – Diagnose complex system faults

Delivery Mode and Assessment

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.  

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / national recognition and Credit Transfer (CT)

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.

Delivery Locations

No Location Description
Adelaide
1 Level 3, 90 King William Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Classroom
2 10/61 Francis Road, Wingfield, SA 5013 Automotive Workshop
NSW
3 Austra Suite 406 – Suite 406 2-8 Brookhollow Ave NORWEST NSW 2153 Australia Classroom
4 145 Gilba Road, Girraween, NSW 2145 Automotive Workshop
Melbourne
5 Level 7, 343 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Classroom
6 10A/75-85 Mt Derrimut Rd, Deer Park VIC 3023 Automotive Workshop

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