Program Overview

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Overview

Qualification Awarded

AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Duration of the Course

26 Weeks

Study Mode

On Campus

Course Structure

10 Units

AQF Level

Level 4

How the Course is Delivered

20 hours per week for 20 weeks Additionally, students are expected to complete at least 10 hours of individual study per week, not limited to research, learning activities, and assessment activities, utilizing the facilities and resources available at AITT.

Course Specific Entry Requirements

Those undertaking the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Age Requirement

AITT has a requirement that all students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.

Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, applicants should have successfully completed a home country equivalent qualification to:

• Australian Year 11 or higher for entry to Certificate III and IV level courses For further information, refer to the Equivalent Qualifications on the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) website.

English Requirements

All International Students applying for courses at AITT must have a minimum English Language proficiency level of one of the following:

• IELTS overall band of 5.5 or equivalent
• TOEFL iBT test score band of 46 equivalent or above
• PTE Academic band score 42 equivalent or above
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test score band of 162 equivalent or above
• OET score band Pass equivalent or above
• Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in the medium of English
• Completion of a full-time Certificate IV level course or above in Australia
• English as the first language
• Satisfactory completion of the EAL course or ELICOS course at the appropriate level
• Any other form of assessment or test that satisfies the Institution.

Teaching Methods

Teaching is conducted in the classroom as well as in the automotive workshop when required to simulate a real work environment. The delivery will include face-to-face teaching, lectures, discussions, research, learning activities, group work, and supervised practical sessions. Students undertaking this course will also have access to AITT-Automotive Workshop at 3 James Street, Clayton South, VIC 3169.

Assessments

Assessments comprise written tests, knowledge-based quizzes, practical, and case study projects.

Career Outcomes

• Weekly Pay: $1,030
• Employment Size: 4,000 workers
• Future Growth: Stable
• Skill Level Rating: Medium Skill
• Full-Time Share: 86.2%
• Average Full-Time: 42.6 hours
• Average Age: 37 years
• Gender Share: 2.3% Female