Diploma of Automotive Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify light vehicle systems in the automotive service and repair industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

While there are no entry requirements defined in the training package, the RTO requires the following criteria to be met:

• • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement
  • Successfully completed Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or demonstrated equivalency
  • IELTS score of 6 or PTE score of 46 or Certificate III in EAL or its equivalent.

In addition,

• • Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

COURSE DURATION

This course will be delivered over 35 weeks of full time study including 5 weeks of holidays and breaks.

TARGET GROUP

Candidates who are 18 years and above, (including maturely aged clients) who have completed AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or demonstrated equivalency and wish to further develop their skills in diagnostic, analysis, evaluate, design and modify light vehicle systems.

PATHWAYS INTO THE QUALIFICATION

Individuals may enter to this qualification after successfully completing AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or demonstrated equivalency.

PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION

After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to bachelor qualifications within the automotive technology area.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an as mechanical technician with advanced knowledge or a system designer within the automotive industry. Possible job title includes;

• • advanced diagnostic technician
  • automotive system designer

DELIVERY

Training is based on face-to-face classroom delivery including interactive classroom teaching, practical activities and tutorials. Practical activities are conducted in a simulated automotive workshop within the RTO premises.

DELIVERY LOCATION

51 Brady Street, South Melbourne

ASSESSMENTS

Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery.  As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.  Students will be required to perform in a range of assessment tasks including and not limited to: Knowledge Test, Written Assignment, Practical Observation / Demonstration.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY

To attain this qualification, 12 units must be completed, consisting of 1 core unit and 11 elective units.