64 weeks
Face-to-face classes and practical workshops on campus; on-the-job training available for apprentices/trainees and on-the-job learners.
Full time / On-campus / Apprenticeship / RPL · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Brisbane
9 Mayneview St, MAYNEVIEW, QLD 4064
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- Must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency:
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
Domestic Students (Full-Time)
- English and Language and Literacy Skills
International Students
- English Language Proficiency – must demonstrate minimum language skills
- Other criteria is determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (i.e. satisfying Visa requirements)
Apprenticeships and Trainees
- See the eligibility requirements under QLD Funded Programs
On-the-Job Learners
- English and Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Access to workplaces with all the necessary learning resources
RPL Students
- Demonstrate previous and/or current work history
- QLD Government Subsidised RPL and Gap Training (QLD residents only)
Skillset and Micro Courses
- English and Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Attendance and work placement
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Units of Competency
Develop and document specifications and procedures
Core unit
Conduct research and present technical reports
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems
Elective unit
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems
Elective unit
Evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes
Elective unit
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Elective unit
Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
Elective unit
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees for the Diploma of Automotive Technology?
Domestic full-time students pay $6,000.00 (which includes PPE, training and assessment resources). International students pay $10,000.00 (which includes PPE, training and assessment resources, but excludes OSHC, visa fees, and accommodation). Payment plans are available, allowing you to pay per semester or in monthly instalments. Fee reductions may apply for Credit Transfer, RPL or Government Funding.
Can international students work in Australia after completing this course?
Yes, there is an opportunity for an 18-month post-study work visa upon completion of the Diploma of Automotive Technology, which makes the student job-ready for the Australian automotive industry.
What study options are available for the Diploma of Automotive Technology?
Intech Institute offers a range of study options including: full-time on campus (for both domestic and international students), full-time on-the-job training (for trade workers only), RPL for existing skills (for those who have worked in the industry), apprenticeships and traineeships (for domestic students only), and QLD Government Subsidised RPL and Gap Training (for QLD residents only).
What facilities and resources will students have access to during the course?
Students studying on campus will have access to Intech's fully fitted automotive and engineering workshop, which provides a simulated engineering work environment. On induction/orientation day, full-time students receive handouts and learning material relevant to each unit, safety boots, an Intech t-shirt, an overview of each unit of competency, methods of assessment, a student handbook, training plan and schedule, internship details and journal, job placement logbooks, textbooks and study materials, and an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) overview.
Is work placement required as part of this course?
Students are encouraged to seek industry work placement to gain the maximum benefit from the course. This is an opportunity to apply and practice the skills acquired in a formal work environment and improve capabilities. InTech may assist in securing industry work placements, though conditions apply. For on-the-job learners, all training and assessments are completed via work placement with no class attendance requirements.
Application
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