Course Overview

About This Course

The AUR40226 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis trains students to perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Level 1, 287-313 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051

287 Macaulay Rd, NORTH MELBOURNE, VIC 3051

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Applicants should have successfully completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Applicants should have successfully completed an Australian Year 11 (or an international secondary school year which is equivalent to Australian Year 11) with satisfactory results, OR successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program in Australia, OR successful completion of the international Baccalaureate Certificate, OR successful completion of an Australian qualification of AQF level 3. An educational achievement which is greater than any of these is also suitable (e.g. successful completion of Australian Year 12).
Applicants must provide evidence of completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Test), either Academic (A) or General (G) band 6 overall, or its equivalent completed within 2 years from the application date. Equivalent scores include: CELPIP General Overall band score of 7; IELTS Academic Average band score of 6.0; IELTS General Training Average band score of 6.0; LANGUAGECERT Academic Test Overall band score of 61; Michigan English Test Overall band score of 53; Occupational English Test Overall band score of 1210; Pearson Test of English Academic Overall band score of 47; TOEFL iBT Total band score of 67.
Alternatively: completion of IELTS Academic or General band 5.5 and 10 weeks of ELICOS, or completion of IELTS Academic or General band 5.0 and 20 weeks of ELICOS.
English requirements are waived for students who: have a minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South Africa or Ireland; are a citizen of and hold a passport issued by the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland; completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) in English a substantial component (at least 70%) of a qualification at AQF level 4 or higher; successfully completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in English; or completed an ELICOS program from a CRICOS institution and achieved an upper intermediate English level or equivalent within 2 years from the application date.
International students must provide documentation according to Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements.
All learners will undertake a pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
All students will be required to complete an LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital) evaluation prior to enrolment.
Learners are expected to have access to a laptop, computer or other device with Internet access at their own cost.
Applicants will need to have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Potential job outcomes upon completion of this course include: Automotive Technical Adviser and Master Technician. Obtaining a Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis opens doors to various career advancement opportunities within the automotive industry. With this qualification, graduates can pursue different roles leading to higher earning potential and increased job prospects.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units10 units

AURTTA121

Diagnose complex system faults

Core unit

AURTTR101

Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

Elective unit

AURLTE104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines

Elective unit

AURETR137

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems

Elective unit

AURLTB104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems

Elective unit

AURLTX104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems

Elective unit

AURLTD109

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems

Elective unit

AURTTA125

Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems

Elective unit

AURATA005

Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs

Elective unit

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis take to complete?

The program is delivered over 26 weeks (holiday inclusive) with 20 contact hours per week, which includes theory education in the classroom and practical training in the fully equipped workshop facility. Students are also advised to do approximately 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.

What are the fees for this course?

The tuition fee for the AUR40226 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis is $9,375, with an enrolment fee of $250 and a material fee of $625.

What academic qualifications do I need to enrol in this course?

To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. Additionally, applicants should have successfully completed an Australian Year 11 (or international equivalent), OR a recognised Foundation Studies program in Australia, OR the International Baccalaureate Certificate, OR an Australian qualification at AQF level 3 or higher.

Where is the course delivered?

The course is delivered face-to-face. Classroom delivery takes place at Level 1, 287-313 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, and practical automotive workshop training is conducted at Unit 5, 60 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031.

What pathways are available after completing this qualification?

After successfully completing the AUR40226 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, students may apply for further study including the AUR50126 Diploma of Automotive Management or the AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Automotive Design EngineerPowertrain EngineerElectric Vehicle (EV) Systems EngineerVehicle Dynamics EngineerNVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) Engineer

Key Skills

Vehicle dynamics analysis and simulationPowertrain design and development (ICE, hybrid, and electric)Computer-aided design (CAD) using SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar toolsFinite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)Automotive electronics and embedded systems integration

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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

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Units of Competency

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