37 weeks
Face to Face
Full time · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Melbourne
Level 8, 55 Swanston st, Melbourne, Victoria 300
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
International Students:
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
- Must meet Student Visa requirements
- Students need to provide certified evidence of achievement of an IELTS 5.5 Or minimum of 6 weeks of upper intermediate level ELICOS at approved ELT centre or PTE – 42 or CAE – 47 or TOEFL – IBT – 46 or TOEFL – PBT – 527
- Students enroling in this course are required to have completed Certificate IV in Automotive Technology
Local Students:
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed Year 12 or equivalent
- Students enroling in this course are required to have completed Certificate IV in Automotive Technology
Course Content
Units of Competency
Develop and document specifications and procedures
Overhaul manual transmissions
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems
Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems
Develop and apply electrical system modifications
Develop and apply mechanical system modifications
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the English language requirements for international students?
International students must provide certified evidence of achievement of an IELTS 5.5, or a minimum of 6 weeks of upper intermediate level ELICOS at an approved ELT centre, or PTE – 42, or CAE – 47, or TOEFL – IBT – 46, or TOEFL – PBT – 527.
Do I need any prior qualifications to enrol in the Diploma of Automotive Technology?
Yes, students enroling in this course are required to have completed Certificate IV in Automotive Technology, regardless of whether they are international or local students.
How long does the Diploma of Automotive Technology take to complete?
The total duration for this qualification is 37 weeks of full time study including breaks, with students studying 20 hours per week face to face.
How is assessment conducted in this course?
Assessment is structured throughout the course and is carried out through a range of tasks like observations and written assessments. If learners are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment. Learners who are working in an appropriate automotive mechanical related environment are also able to base relevant assessment tasks on their workplace, negotiated between the learner and the assessor.
Can I get credit for prior learning or work experience?
Yes, learners with prior learning and work experience can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Learners who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can also apply for Credit Transfer.
Application
How to Apply
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