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Skills Institute Australia

Vocational Education and Training

AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

This qualification has been superseded. Please click here for the latest version of this course.


Course description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced troubleshooting and repair tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

CRICOS code: 093324K

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.

WeeksHours per weekTotal hours
Study/ training1220240
Holiday2
Study/ training1220240
Total26480

Delivery method

This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom.

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 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. Skills Institute Australia offers the following appropriate qualifications:

  • 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
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • TV
  • 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 nameCore/ Elective
AURTTA021Diagnose complex system faultsCore
AURTTQ004Overhaul final drive assembliesElective
AURTTX007Overhaul clutch assembliesElective
AURTTX008Overhaul manual transmissionsElective
AURETR017Overhaul charging system alternatorsElective
AURETR018Overhaul starting system motorsElective
AURLTB001Overhaul light vehicle braking system componentsElective
AURTTD005Overhaul steering system componentsElective
AURTTM008Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assembliesElective
AURTTX009Overhaul automatic transmissionsElective

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
  • Overhaul technician

Academic pathways

Individuals who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling 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

Fees

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Is this course available for Domestic or International students?

Please note that some courses may only be taken by domestic students. For the latest information on whether this course may be taken by any student or by domestic students only, please click here.

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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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  • SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
  • SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

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  • AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
  • AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
  • AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology

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  • CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
  • CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
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  • RII50520 – Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • RII60520 – Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding)

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  • ENG0317 Comprehensive English
  • Comprehensive English Synopsis
  • Comprehensive English course syllabus

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