AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service and repair environment.
| Course code | AUR40216 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) and Workshop simulation |
| Duration | Domestic: 35 weeks
International: 35 weeks (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements. |
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
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Pathways into the qualification
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50216 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Employment or occupational pathway
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Automotive lead or master technician
- Automotive technical adviser.
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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| International Students | 8th | 15th | 15th | 7th | ||||||||
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To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 10 units,
consisting of 1 core and 9 elective units
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex systems faults |
| Electives | |
| BSBOPS305 | Process Customer Complaints |
| AURLTE105 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines |
| AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems |
| AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems |
| AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems |
| AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines |
| AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems |
| AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems |
| AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.