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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems
Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Install ancillary electronic systems and components
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump start vehicles
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Inspect and service engines
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Carry out servicing operations
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Inspect and service braking systems
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Common Questions
To enrol, students must have successfully completed the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, be a minimum of 18 years of age (or turning 18 prior to commencement), and have completed Year 10 or equivalent. English proficiency is also required, with an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (no individual section less than 5.5), or a Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
The course duration is 26 weeks in total, comprising 22 teaching weeks and 4 weeks of holidays. It is delivered face to face.
The qualification requires a total of 32 units, consisting of 21 core units and 11 elective units. A Certificate is issued where all 32 units have been deemed competent.
A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full. Issuing of your Certificate and or Statement of Attainment occurs within 30 days of your last unit being deemed competent, however, this may be delayed in the event that you have not provided your Unique Student Identifier (USI) or you have any outstanding fees.
This qualification is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry. Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include the role of Automotive Technician.
Application
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