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Domestic: 70 weeks | International: 70 weeks
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 6 | Feb 21 | Mar 14 | Apr 6 (International); 2026: Jan 5 | Feb 20 | Mar 13 | Apr 5 (International); 2027: Jan 11 | Feb 19 | Mar 12 | Apr 4 (International). Domestic intake dates: contact ETEA on 13 13 89.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package Requirements:
State-Specific Requirements:
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 tools and 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
Inspect and service engines
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Inspect and service braking systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Carry out servicing operations
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Inspect and service manual transmissions
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Inspect and service steering systems
Inspect and service suspension systems
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Common Questions
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 36 units, consisting of 20 core and 16 elective units. Please note that elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client 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 you will not be eligible for an apprenticeship if you are an International student. Please contact ETEA for more information.
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.
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods including question and answer/written assessment tasks and practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment. Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA's reassessment policy.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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