Diploma of Automotive Technology

The total course cost is $4,300, comprising a Tuition Fee of $4,000 and a Non-Tuition Fee of $300. Course fees do not include uniform, PPE, safety shoes, laptops, or software. A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement.

You will need to complete assessments that may include written questions, multiple choice questions, reports, job cards, and practical demonstrations. At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

You are required to bring various PPE items to automotive practical classes to ensure compliance with OHS/WHS requirements. These include an Automotive Uniform Overall (Navy colour preferable, $100–$130), Steel Cap Safety Shoes ($100–$150), Leather Gloves ($5–$15), Disposable Gloves ($30–$40), Safety Glasses ($5–$15), Ear Muffs ($5–$15), and Safety Masks ($5–$15). These must be sourced by the student at their own cost.

Yes, you can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in the International Student Handbook. If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course, and you will be advised in writing of any changes.

Central Melbourne Institute offers a range of support services including one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor, support with personal issues, access to additional learning resources, reasonable adjustment in assessment, social events, and information about external sources of support. The institution will also identify any additional support needs at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a student support plan based on those needs.