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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Graduates may find employment as a: Light Vehicle Electrical Technician; Automotive Light Vehicle Electrical Repair Technician; Motor Mechanic (General). *It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.
Course Content
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core
Inspect and service engines
Core
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Elective
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Elective
Inspect and service braking systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Elective
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Core
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Core
Carry out servicing operations
Elective
Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
Core
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Elective
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Core
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Core
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Core
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Core
Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
Core
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
Core
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Core
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Core
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
Core
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Core
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
Core
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Core
Install ancillary electronic systems and components
Core
Common Questions
Full time: over a period of 56 weeks. 56 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 9 weeks holiday breaks. Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.
Domestic Students: $10,250. Offshore International: $13,500. Onshore International: $11,250.
Melbourne, Victoria. Level 4, 355 Spencer Street West Melbourne 3003 – Training sessions (Primary site); 87 Mark Street, North Melbourne – Automotive Practical Workshop (Secondary site). This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered for interstate students.
Credit Transfer (CT), recognition of prior learning (RPL), professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the Menzies Institute of Technology. Please refer to MITP15 RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details.
Monthly Intakes available, please check with Menzies for next available intake date.
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