Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Those undertaking the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

The course is delivered over 30 weeks, consisting of 24 weeks of tuition at 20 hours per week and 6 weeks of holidays. Classes are scheduled for 20 hours of face to face delivery per week (8 hours per day for 2 days and one day for 4 hours per week). In addition, students are expected to undertake 6 hours of unsupervised independent study and assessment outside of scheduled class time per week, bringing the total course hours to 624.

Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress onto the AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications. This qualification may also provide entry into employment as an Automotive lead or master technician or Automotive technical adviser.

All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning and experience assessed and gain recognition for this through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency included in this course with another RTO can apply for Credit Transfer (CT). The CT and RPL application processes are provided to students in pre-enrolment information in accordance with the RPL/CT policy and procedure.

Assessment methods may include observation activities involving demonstration or role-plays, short answer questions, multiple choice questions, written assessments, projects and simulated assessment environments. Assessment submissions are marked S – Satisfactory or NS – Not Satisfactory, and unit results are recorded as C – Competent and NYC – Not Yet Competent. Students will be provided with opportunities for re-assessment if they fail to demonstrate competency during assessment tasks.