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62 weeks
Face-to-Face (On Campus) — theory, practical and project-based assessment
Full-time · Minimum 20 hours per week, 2.5 study days
Monthly intakes

Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
58 Newlands Road, Reservoir, VIC 3073
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
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes
Assemble and fit braking system components
Carry out vehicle safety inspections
Inspect and service suspension systems
Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
Inspect and service cooling systems
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
Balance wheels and tyres
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Common Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$16,050, which includes a tuition fee of AU$15,250 and a non-tuition fee of AU$800.
The course has a duration of 75 weeks, delivered at the UTA Institute of Technology campus in Reservoir, Victoria.
The course falls under the broad field of Engineering and Related Technologies, with a narrow field of Automotive Engineering and Technology, and a detailed field of Vehicle Mechanics (Field of Education code 030503).
The course is delivered at UTA Institute of Technology's campus located at 58 Newlands Road, Reservoir VIC 3073, a location owned and operated by the provider.
The CRICOS course code is 111245M and the VET National Code is AUR30620. The course is offered by UTA Institute of Technology Pty. Ltd. under CRICOS Provider Code 04064G.
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