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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: 6 Jan | 21 Feb | 14 Mar | 6 Apr (International). 2026: 5 Jan | 20 Feb | 13 Mar | 5 Apr (International). 2027: 11 Jan | 19 Feb | 12 Mar | 4 Apr (International). Domestic students: contact ETEA on 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
HEIDELBERG
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package Requirements:
Note:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core unit
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core unit
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
Core unit
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
Core unit
Inspect and service final drive assemblies
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
Core unit
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
Core unit
Carry out servicing operations
Core unit
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Core unit
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Elective unit
Inspect and service engines
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service manual transmissions
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service braking systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service steering systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service suspension systems
Elective unit
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
Elective unit
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Elective unit
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. You are encouraged to contact ETEA for more information on 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500.
International students must have a minimum IELTS score of 6, OR a minimum TOEFL score of 60, OR a minimum PTE Academic score of 52, OR 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 AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling, or other relevant qualifications. Credit may also be granted into this qualification from those who have completed AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology or AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 36 units, consisting of 22 core units and 14 elective units. Please note that elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
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