Course description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
CRICOS code: 095324E
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 three weeks holidays.
| Weeks | Hours per week | Total hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study/ training | 12 | 20 | 240 |
| Holiday | 3 | ||
| Study/ training | 11 | 20 | 220 |
| Total | 26 | 460 |
Delivery method
This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom and in the fully-equipped workshop at our Campus.
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 Diploma of Automotive Technology must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
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, twelve units must be completed satisfactorily, including one core unit and eleven elective units.
| Code | Unit name |
|---|---|
| Core unit | |
| AURAFA007 | Develop and document specifications and procedures |
| Elective units | |
| AURAFA006 | Conduct research and present technical reports |
| AURAMA005 | Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace |
| AURETA002 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems |
| AURETB002 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems |
| AURETE001 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems |
| AURETR034 | Develop and apply electrical system modifications |
| AURLTB002 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems |
| AURLTD007 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems |
| AURLTE003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems |
| AURTNA001 | Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications |
| AURTTA022 | Develop and apply mechanical system modifications |
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 diagnosis technician
Academic pathways
Individuals who successfully complete the Diploma of Automotive Technology may go on to study engineering.
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 enrolment.
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?
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Location
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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.
ACSF Course Profile
An ACSF Course Profile is a collection of the analyses of the required ACSF Core Skill levels of the Units of Competency that make up the qualification that we are delivering.
SIA uses a purpose-built diagnostic tool created by LLN Robot to determine the required ACSF Core Skill levels of a Unit of Competency. The system uses a series of language analysis algorithms to scan the content of a Unit of Competency to identify trigger words and phrases and their associated values based on the training package, ACSF performance indicators and the AQF (certificate) level of the unit. This data is used to generate a training profile that reflects the core skills required to understand and perform the criteria outlined in the unit.
The Course Profile outlines the ACSF Core Skill level requirements a Learner will be expected to be at upon completion of their training.
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