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Skills Institute Australia

Vocational Education and Training

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.

CRICOS code: 113845D

Course duration

This course is delivered over 26 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time at the Skills Institute Australia training facility. This includes two weeks holidays.

CodeUnit name
Core units
AURTTA021Diagnose complex system faults
Elective units
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR135Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
AURETR037Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
AURLTB104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
AURLTD109Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
AURLTE104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
AURLTX104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
AURTTA125Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems
AURTTR101Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

Delivery method

This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom and in our fully equipped workshop.

Pre-requisites

All students must be at least 18 years of age.

Academic requirements:

  • Satisfactory completion of year 12 or equivalent
  • Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

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.

Skills Institute Australia offers the following appropriate qualifications which you can take before entering this course:

  • Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Course requirements

To complete this course, it is expected that you will have access to:

  • A computer with Windows 7 or higher
  • Internet
  • Media Player

These facilities are available on campus.

Resources included

All of the learning materials and test books required to complete this course will be provided.

Course units

In order to receive this qualification, ten units must be completed satisfactorily, including one core unit and nine elective units.

CodeUnit name
Core units
AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults
Elective units
AURTTQ004Overhaul final drive assemblies
AURTTX007Overhaul clutch assemblies
AURTTX008Overhaul manual transmissions
AURETR017Overhaul charging system alternators
AURETR018Overhaul starting system motors
AURLTB001Overhaul light vehicle braking system components
AURTTD005Overhaul steering system components
AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
AURTTX009Overhaul automatic transmissions

Career outcomes

This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Senior vehicle technician
  • Diagnostic technician

Academic pathways

Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis may enter the Diploma of Automotive Technology.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Skills Institute Australia prior to enrollment.

Assessment

As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Assessment tasks may include

  • Written questions and answers
  • Presentations
  • Projects
  • Case study analysis
  • Observation of the learner
  • Written and oral questioning
  • Written reports
  • Simulated role play

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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?

This course is available to both international and domestic students.

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Student support

Skills Institute Australia has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.

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