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1.3 Years
Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom), and workshop simulation.
Blended · Minimum 20 hours per week (International students run over 2.5 days per week)
2025: Jan 6th | Feb 21st | Apr 14th | Jun 6th. 2026: Jan 5th | Feb 20th | Apr 13th | Jun 5th. 2027: Jan 11th | Feb 19th | Apr 12th | Jun 4th. (International students only; domestic students should call 13 13 89 for intake dates.)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
HEIDELBERG
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package Requirements:
Note for Western Australia and South Australia:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Install ancillary electronic systems and components
Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
Inspect and service engines
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Elective
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Elective
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective
Carry out servicing operations
Elective
Common Questions
The course duration is 70 weeks for both domestic and international students. Please note that duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week, and may also vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements.
No. For Western Australia and South Australia, this qualification can only be obtained if you are enrolled under an apprenticeship contract, and international students are not eligible for an apprenticeship. Contact ETEA for more information.
International students must meet one of the following English language requirements: a minimum IELTS score of 6, a minimum TOEFL score of 60, a minimum PTE Academic score of 52, a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169, or a minimum OET score of B for each component.
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40116 Certificate IV in Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.
Yes. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), academic credit, and work experience towards this qualification. Evidence of skills and knowledge accumulated through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life can be used to help you gain a qualification. Credit will also be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR21120 Certificate II in Automotive Sales or other relevant qualifications.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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