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Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom (Zoom) and Workshop simulation
Blended · International students: minimum of 20 hours per week (run over 2.5 days)
2025: Jan 6th | Feb 21st | Apr 14th | Jun 6th | 2026: Jan 5th | Feb 20th | Apr 13th | Jun 5th | 2027: Jan 11th | Feb 19th | Apr 12th | Jun 4th (International Students). Domestic students: please call 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for intake dates.
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
HEIDELBERG
Eligibility
International Students:
Domestic Students:
Training Package Requirements:
Note for Western Australia and South Australia:
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
Diagnose complex systems faults
Core unit
Process Customer Complaints
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
Elective unit
Common Questions
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50216 Diploma in Automotive Technology, or other relevant qualifications.
No. For Western Australia and South Australia, this qualification can only be obtained if you are enrolled under an apprenticeship contract, and international students are not eligible for an apprenticeship in those states.
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 (as applicable). 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.
Yes. You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. Evidence of skills and knowledge accumulated through work, volunteer roles, family commitments, and various tasks undertaken in everyday life can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Step 02
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Step 03
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