
Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Apply Knowledge of Petrol and Diesel Engine Operation
Diagnose Complex Faults in Light Vehicle Petrol Engines
Diagnose Complex Faults in Engine Management Systems
Diagnose Complex Faults in Light Vehicle Braking Systems
Diagnose Complex Faults in Steering and Suspension Systems
Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems
Diagnose Complex System Faults
Core unit
Diagnose Complex Faults in Light Vehicle Automatic Transmission and Driveline Systems
Diagnose Complex Faults in Vehicle Integrated Stability Control Systems
Diagnose Complex Faults in Light Vehicle Safety Systems
Common Questions
The total course fees are $7,000, which comprises an Admission Fee (non-refundable) of $250, Material Fees of $750, and Tuition Fees of $6,000. Unless otherwise specified, total course fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for students to achieve the qualification. Note: Innovative Institute of Australia does not accept any advance fee above $1,500 at any given time.
Students obtaining a competency for all units in this course will be awarded the full qualification AUR40226 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, including certificate and Record of results. Students not obtaining a competent result for all units in this course or leaving the course in the middle will receive a Statement of Attainment, indicating the actual number of units they achieve competency in.
Yes. Innovative Institute of Australia offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a formal assessment process that evaluates your existing skills and experience—gained through work, training, or life—to determine if you meet the requirements of specific course units. Credit Transfer is also available, granting recognition for equivalent units previously completed at other registered training organisations, without the need for reassessment. If you wish to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer, please notify the Institute at the time of enrolment.
After achieving AUR40226 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, students may undertake AUR50216 – Diploma of Automotive Technology or AUR50116 – Diploma of Automotive Management.
Assessment methods used will be one or more of the following: Practical demonstrations (showing skills in servicing, diagnostics, and repairs), Written tests (short-answer or multiple-choice questions on theory and safety), Workplace observation (assessors watch students perform tasks in real or simulated settings), and Projects/assignments (case studies, repair reports, or diagnostic exercises).
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