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104 weeks
On Campus (100% on campus, 0% online). Teacher-led, Scheduled.
Full time · 3 days per week
27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
$32,400 total (Certificate III $25,200 + Certificate IV $7,200)
Duration
2 years (Certificate III: 1 year 9 months; Certificate IV: 3 months)
Intakes
27 Jan 2027
Study Mode
Full time, 3 days per week, on campus (100%)
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
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
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to follow environmental and sustainability best practices, including complying with established workplace procedures and environmental regulations as well as following sustainability practices that may reduce the environmental impact of work practices and outputs. It applies to those working in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and follow safety and emergency procedures in an automotive workplace.
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and repair basic electrical circuits in vehicle and machinery electrical systems.
Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engine management systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test, charge, replace, retest and secure a range of automotive batteries, including vehicle or machinery jump-starting procedures.
Diagnose and repair charging systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair charging systems. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Diagnose and repair starting systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair starting systems. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Diagnose and repair ignition systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the ignition systems of vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the hydraulic braking systems of light vehicles.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the spark ignition engines and compression ignition engines of light vehicles.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the emission control systems of light vehicles.
Carry out servicing operations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out servicing operations.
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and carry out a diagnostic testing strategy on vehicles, vessels or machinery.
Inspect and service braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service braking systems according to manufacturer specifications.
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the cooling systems of vehicles. The systems used vary based on the work context.
Inspect and service engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service engines.
Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service vehicle petrol fuel systems.
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, use, maintain and store tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
Diagnose complex system faults
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose faults in complex vehicle, vessels or machinery systems to determine the repair action necessary to restore system performance. It involves confirming the existence of a complex system fault, choosing the required diagnostic procedure and tools, applying the diagnostic procedure, reporting conclusions, and making repair recommendations. A complex system integrates two or more automotive systems, or incorporates three or more mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or electronic sub-systems. Examples include electronically controlled automatic transmissions, anti-lock braking systems, and engine management systems integrating ignition, fuel and transmission control systems. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to select, use, maintain and store automotive measuring equipment. It involves selecting and maintaining measuring equipment, and using measuring equipment to determine length, width, angles, ovality, depth, out of square, clearances, run-out, pressure and temperature of automotive components and materials. It applies to those working in all sectors of the automotive industry. This unit does not apply to electrical measuring equipment that measures voltage, resistance or current flow. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives in the automotive vehicle industry.
Inspect and service manual transmissions
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service manual transmissions.
Inspect and service steering systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service steering systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The steering systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service cooling systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service air and liquid cooling systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the system, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, reporting the inspection findings, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The cooling systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, marine vessels, mobile plant machinery, motorcycle or outdoor power equipment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service suspension systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect and service front and rear suspension systems. It involves preparing for the task, inspecting the front and rear suspension system for wear, oil or air leaks and physical damage, reporting the inspection findings, servicing and adjusting the system, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The suspension systems include those of agricultural machinery, heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles, mobile plant machinery, motorcycles, outdoor power equipment or trailers. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems.
Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the drive shafts of light vehicles.
Conduct non-destructive testing
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to perform non-destructive testing on vehicle components and materials. It involves preparing for non-destructive testing, testing components and materials in order to determine component suitability and serviceability, and completing workplace processes. It applies to those working in the motor sport industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in engine forced-induction systems.
Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair electronic body management systems.
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in dynamic control systems of vehicles. These systems include the functions of a vehicle electronic braking control module (EBCM), such as anti-lock braking, brake assist, descent control, electronic brake force distribution, electronic park brake, hill start assist, stability control, traction control and active roll-over protection. The unit involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct diagnostic procedure, carrying out the diagnosis and the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It applies to those working in an automotive service and repair industry. Vehicle dynamic control systems include those in heavy commercial vehicles, light vehicles or motorcycles. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). It involves ensuring that the vehicle high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is isolated before commencing any service or repair work. It also involves calibrating vehicle systems that may need resetting once the energy storage system is reinitialised. Importance is placed in the unit on applying RESS and separated extra low voltage (SELV) electrical safety procedures. It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). It involves working with the automotive electrical components and electrical systems that support the control and operation of the vehicle. Importance is placed in the unit on applying high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) electrical safety procedures.
Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in the high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The unit involves preparing for the task, sourcing a diagnostic testing strategy, diagnosing the cause of the fault, carrying out the repair, performing post-repair testing, and completing workplace processes and documentation. Importance is placed in the unit on applying electrical safety procedures when working on high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults in the high voltage (HV) rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems and determine the repair action necessary to restore system performance.
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems and determine the repair action necessary to restore system performance.
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines and determine the repair action necessary to restore system performance.
Test engines using a dynamometer
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to test engines using a dynamometer. The engines being tested may be in a vehicle or stand alone. It involves preparing for the task, selecting the correct test procedure, carrying out testing, analysing test results, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It involves setting up and conducting dynamometer tests on engines, and logging, analysing and reporting the test data in order to maximise engine performance. It applies to those working in the motor sport industry. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems and associated components. It involves identifying, evaluating, selecting, justifying and documenting the most appropriate rectification method or variation to the rectification method. It also involves developing and modifying performance improvement strategies in fuel injection systems and associated components. The unit includes the analysis of multi-system and intermittent faults which may be caused by operating in adverse conditions.
Common Questions
The total course fee for international students is $32,400, broken down as $25,200 for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (1 year 9 months) and $7,200 for the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (3 months).
Yes, completing vocational placement is compulsory. You will be required to undertake 400 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting. TAFE Queensland will assist with arranging suitable placements if you are not already working in the industry and will provide you with all the information you need at the beginning of your studies to complete this component of your course. You are responsible for making your own transport arrangements to and from your vocational placement approved setting.
This dual course is delivered one after the other — first the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, then the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. If you leave before completing both courses, you may be eligible to be awarded the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology if the required units have been completed.
International students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency of Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent. TAFE Queensland accepts a range of English Language tests, and a full list is available on their website.
You are responsible for purchasing resources for minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes, including: clear safety glasses to AS 1336 or 1337, protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210, mechanic gloves, ear plugs or muffs, hair protection (long hair must be restrained in the workshop environment), and 100% cotton drill industry-standard protective clothing. You will also need personal stationery, a USB, and a calculator. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
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