Program Overview

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Overview

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry.

Course Details

• Course Code: AUR40216
• Cricos Course Code: C
• Course Duration: 27 weeks of training and assessment without any holidays
• Intake Dates: Rolling intake timetable, allowing students to commence their course in any of the units and in any order

Course Structure

• Total number of units: 10
  • Core units: 1
  • Elective units: 9
• Unit Code | Unit Title | Core / Elective
  • AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | Core
  • AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | Elective
  • AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | Elective
  • AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | Elective
  • AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | Elective
  • AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems | Elective
  • AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | Elective
  • AURLTE105 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines | Elective
  • AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | Elective
  • AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | Elective

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs
• Undertake the ACSF LLN assessment
• Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification

International Students

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs
• Undertake the ACSF LLN assessment
• Must hold a valid and current student visa
• Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification

English Language Proficiency Requirements

• English language test providers and minimum test scores:
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 64
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 169
  • PTE Academic: 50
  • Occupational English Test (OET): B for each test component
• English Language Test Evidence Exemption: applies to citizens and holders of passports from UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland, and other specified cases

Study Assessment and Pathway

• Rolling intake timetable
• Students can commence their course in any of the units and in any order
• Provided with an apprentice toolkit and uniform
• Required to purchase Safety Boots

Student Support Services

• Range of Student Support Services available, details in the student handbook

Assessment System

• Units assessed individually via a range of assessment methods: Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning, and Practical Demonstrations

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT)

• Opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Assessment Appeals

• Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy

Course Price

• Contact the education provider for prices, promotional offers, and incentives
• Payment plans available with weekly, monthly, term, or semester payment options