Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

171 La Trobe St, Level 4, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
A Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to enrolment to confirm the course is appropriate and aligns with the individual's current skills, learning needs, and future aspirations.
Applicants should have successfully completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
International students require a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into the VET course; or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks); or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks). Results older than two years are not acceptable.
An Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) is also accepted.
All students are required to undertake an LLND test prior to enrolment and achieve the expected performance level of ACSF level 3.
Students must have basic computer skills; those who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work in performing advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Possible job titles include: Automotive Light Vehicle Master Technician, Automotive Master Technician, Automotive Mechanical Overhaul Technician, and Performance Vehicle Technician.

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

AURTTA021

Diagnose complex systems fault

Core unit. Pre-requisite: AUR30620 or equivalent competency.

AURTTA125

Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems

Elective unit.

AURTTR101

Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

Elective unit.

AURLTX101

Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions

Elective unit.

AURLTX104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems

Elective unit.

AURETR037

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems

Elective unit.

AURLTB104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems

Elective unit.

AURLTD109

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems

Elective unit.

AURLTX103

Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems

Elective unit.

AURLTE104

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines

Elective unit.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the total fees for the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis?

The total fees for the course are AUD $23,500, which comprises a tuition fee of AUD $20,000 and a non-tuition fee of AUD $3,500.

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

The course has a total duration of 30 weeks (including breaks), with a volume of learning of 605 hours and 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

What entry requirements do I need to meet to enrol in this course?

Applicants must be 18 years or older, have successfully completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification (such as AUR30620) or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency, and must complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) and LLND test prior to enrolment. International students must also meet English language requirements, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

What assessment methods are used in this course?

Assessment methods include written tests/knowledge questions and practical demonstration in an automotive workshop.

What further study pathways are available after completing this qualification?

After achieving AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, individuals can progress to AUR50216 - Diploma of Automotive Technology from any institute, TAFE, or university. Note that Hawk Institute does not offer the AUR50216 qualification itself.

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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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Where this takes you

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Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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