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1.5 Years
Face-to-face (classroom & workshop), work placement and self-directed
On Campus
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 2, 97 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
97 Pirie St, ADELAIDE, SA 5000
Eligibility
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 environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
Carry out servicing operations
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Inspect and service braking systems
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Inspect and service engines
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Elective
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
Elective
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Elective
Inspect and service cooling systems
Elective
Inspect and service steering systems
Elective
Inspect and service suspension systems
Elective
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Elective
Inspect and service manual transmissions
Elective
Inspect and service drive shafts
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
Elective
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Elective
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Elective
Inspect and service automatic transmissions
Elective
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Elective
Inspect and service final drive assemblies
Elective
Common Questions
The course duration is 78 weeks, including 18 weeks of holiday. Intakes are available in January, April, July, and October.
International students must demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by Alliance College. Details of equivalent qualifications are published on the college's English Language Requirements page.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in the automotive retail, service and repair industries. Possible job titles include motor mechanic, service technician, service advisor, mobile mechanic, forklift mechanic, stationary engine technician, engine rebuilder, suspension specialist, and mobility vehicle technician.
Graduates can progress directly to the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
The course is delivered face-to-face (classroom and workshop), through work placement, and self-directed study on campus at the Adelaide campus. Assessment methods include testing, projects, and observations.
Application
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Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
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