Program Overview

AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Students will work in an automotive workshop as highly skilled diagnosticians, responsible for diagnosing difficult faults and using highly technical diagnostic equipment.

Course Structure

AUR40216 Certificate IV In Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis consists of ten (10) units of competency, comprising 1 core unit and 9 elective units, in accordance with the packaging rules.

Core Units

• AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults

Elective Units

• AURLTE004 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
• AURLTE005 | Diagnose complex faults in light diesel engines
• AURLTD009 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
• AURLTB004 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
• AURAEA004 | Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
• AURLTX004 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
• AURTTA025 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems
• AURTTR001 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
• AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems

Entry Requirements

• Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
• International Students:
  • Must be 18 years of age or above at the time of enrolment
  • Year 12 or equivalent of Australian HSC
• English Language Entry Requirements:
  • IELTS score 6.0 (with no bands less than 5.5) or equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Career Opportunities

This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:

• Automotive Lead or Master Technician
• Automotive Technical Adviser

Education Pathways

Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to any of the following qualifications:

• AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology

Exit Point/Award

Students that successfully complete all 10 units of competency as stated in the Course Structure will be issued with AUR40216 Certificate IV in Light Vehicle Mechanical Diagnosis. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.