Diploma of Automotive Technology

To enrol in the Diploma of Automotive Technology, you must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification such as AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. You must also be a minimum of 18 years of age, have completed Year 10 or equivalent, and meet English proficiency requirements including an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5, or a Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.

The duration of the course is 52 weeks, comprising 46 weeks of Classroom/Workshop based training and 6 weeks of academic review/break. Academic break times are indicative and are subject to change.

The Diploma of Automotive Technology recognises and develops existing workers who are performing advanced diagnosis and design tasks in the automotive industry. Job roles related to this qualification include Advanced Diagnostic Technician and Automotive System Designer.

The qualification requires 12 units in total, made up of 1 core unit and 11 elective units. A Certificate is issued where all 12 units have been deemed competent. A Statement of Attainment is issued when only some units are deemed competent and the course is not completed in full.

Training and Assessment will be conducted through a combination of blended learning environments including classroom/face-to-face instruction, self-directed study, practical activities, and simulated learning activities. Both knowledge and skill assessments are required to be completed with a competent outcome for each unit to achieve your certificate.