Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Develop and document specifications and procedures
Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications
Conduct research and present technical reports
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline system
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
Common Questions
To enrol in the Diploma of Automotive Technology, you must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification — either AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling — or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
The course runs for 26 weeks in total, which includes 24 study weeks and 2 weeks of holidays.
The course is delivered in a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions and structured self-study, with a study load of 20 hours a week in the classroom and 4 hours of structured self-study. During self-study, students receive a comprehensive self-study guide with specific activities to be completed on a weekly basis and submitted to their trainer and assessor for evaluation.
Assessments may encompass a variety of formats, including written questions, projects, presentations, reports, role plays/observations, and portfolios/journals. At the commencement of each unit, the trainer and assessor will outline the specific assessment tasks required.
The Diploma of Automotive Technology is offered at three campuses: the Melbourne Campus at L10 601 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000, the Abbotsford Campus at 395-397 Victoria St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067, and the Broadmeadows Campus at 61 Riggall St, Broadmeadows, Victoria 3047.
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