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1 Year
Face to Face
Full time · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
157 Islington St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Eligibility
International Students:
Local Students:
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
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Inspect and service braking systems
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Inspect and service cooling systems
Inspect and service steering systems
Inspect and service suspension systems
Inspect and service engines
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
Balance wheels and tyres
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Carry out servicing operations
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Common Questions
Students need to gain competency in 36 units in total — comprising 20 core units and 16 elective units — to successfully complete this course.
Assessment is structured throughout the course and is carried out via a range of tasks including written assessments and practical assessments (observations). If learners are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in Acumen's policies and procedures.
Yes. Learners with prior learning and work experience can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Learners who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer.
International students must provide certified evidence of one of the following: IELTS 5.5, a minimum of 6 weeks of upper intermediate level ELICOS at an approved ELT centre, PTE – 42, CAE – 47, TOEFL – IBT – 46, or TOEFL – PBT – 527.
The course covers a broad range of automotive skills including applying safe work practices, testing and servicing batteries, repairing electrical circuits, servicing and repairing suspension, steering, engine management systems, transmissions and braking systems, and inspecting and servicing engine cooling systems, among many other light vehicle mechanical competencies.
Application
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Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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