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1 Year
Face to face delivery and practicals in a simulated workshop environment
Full time · 2 days a week for 8 hours each and 1 day a week for 4 hours, plus 25 hours practice time in the automotive workshop per term, plus approximately 8 hours per week towards self paced learning and assessment
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
1836 Sydney Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Training Package:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
Core unit
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle steering systems
Core unit
Inspect and service final drive assemblies
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
Core unit
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
Core unit
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Core unit
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core unit
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Core unit
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Core unit
Carry out servicing operations
Core unit
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Core unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
Elective unit
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Elective unit
Inspect and service braking systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service suspension systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service steering systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service manual transmissions
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
Elective unit
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Elective unit
Inspect and service engines
Elective unit
Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
Elective unit
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
Elective unit
Common Questions
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks including 12 weeks of break. Classes are conducted 2 days a week for 8 hours each and 1 day a week for 4 hours, plus students need to attend an additional 25 hours of practice time in the automotive workshop per term and approximately 8 hours per week towards self-paced learning and assessment.
International students must have a minimum 6 IELTS score or equivalent, unless the student is exempt from providing evidence of English Language proficiency (an exemption list is available on the website). Students must also complete a pre-training interview and a Language Literacy, Numeracy test as part of the enrolment process, and offshore students will need to go through a telephone interview.
Yes. All students must participate in Workshop Safety Training at the start of their course. Students will be provided safety training and will be assessed on their safety skills before they are allowed to complete any further training and/or assessment in the workshop.
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling, or other relevant qualifications.
Yes. Credit may be granted towards this qualification for those who have completed AUR20516 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation, or other relevant qualifications. Additionally, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for those with relevant work experience, and Credit Transfer is available for AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation in Australia.
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