Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Course Code: AUR40216
Cricos Code: 091671G
Duration: 26 wks (including holidays)
Location: West Footscray, Hobart, Brisbane
Intake: Jan, April, July & Oct (* Monthly intake available for onshore students )
Tuition Fees: $ 6,400
Material Fees: $ 550
Application Fee: $350
Students enrolled in Automotive qualification must use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the Automotive workshop. PPE can be purchased from the college with an additional cost. Students have an option to source their own PPE.
Description
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
Entry Requirements
Students entering this qualification must have satisfactorily completed Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent Australian qualification.
At enrolment, all students must complete a literacy and numeracy test to ensure the appropriate level of skills for the best chance of successful completion of the course.
This program is subsidised by the government and eligible students can apply for Skills First Program under the VET Funding Contract as an Apprentice
Job roles/employment outcomes
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- automotive lead or master technician
- automotive technical adviser.
Course Delivery
Delivery is on campus. It includes face to face delivery in the classroom with tutorials and practicals delivered in Automotive Workshops, where students have the opportunity for hands on learning.
It includes a minimum of 20 hours per week (face-to-face class) and may include evening and weekend timetables. The breakdown of 20 hours is 16 hours (2 days per week) and 4 hours (1 day per week) is face to face.
Assessment Method
Assessment methods are flexible, valid, reliable and fair.
Assessment strategies include:
• Questions and answers
• Observation of demonstration
• Report
• Project
• Documentation
Pathways Information
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50216 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete the following 10 units of competency to attain the qualification including 1 core unit and 9 electives units.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Elective or Core |
AURTTA121 | Diagnose complex system faults | Core |
AURAEA004 | Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Elective |
AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | Elective |
AURETR137 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | Elective |
AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | Elective |
AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | Elective |
AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | Elective |
AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems | Elective |
AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems | Elective |
AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | Elective |
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Central Australian College is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the Standards of Registered Training Organisations (SRTO), and for the issuance of the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) certification documentation.
*Conditions apply
Fees may change during your course of study. CAC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice. This will constitute a provider default and all tuition fees will be handled in accordance with Central Australian College’s Refund Policy. Interest will not be credited to Student Fees or disbursements and therefore no interest will be recovered by students in the event of cancellation. Students must maintain valid Overseas Student Health Care insurance throughout their enrollment.
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Course Code: AUR40216
Duration: 30 wks (including holidays)
Location: Melbourne
Intake: Monthly
FEES: Please visit CAC-Indicative-annual-tuition-fee
Material Fee: $250
Description
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
Entry Requirements
Students entering this qualification must have satisfactorily completed Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent Australian qualification.
At enrolment, all students must complete a literacy and numeracy test to ensure the appropriate level of skills for the best chance of successful completion of the course.
This program is subsidised by the government and eligible students can apply for Skills First Program under the VET Funding Contract as an Apprentice
Job roles/employment outcomes
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- automotive lead or master technician
- automotive technical adviser.
Course Delivery
Delivery is on campus. It includes face to face delivery in the classroom with tutorials and practicals delivered in Automotive Workshops, where students have the opportunity for hands on learning.
At CAC courses are delivered for 20 hours per week over 3 days. The breakdown of 20 hours is 16 hours over 2 days per week is face-to-face and 4 hours over one day per week is self- pace learning.
Assessment Method
Assessment methods are flexible, valid, reliable and fair.
Assessment strategies include:
• Questions and answers
• Observation of demonstration
• Report
• Project
• Documentation
Pathways Information
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50216 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete the following 10 units of competency to attain the qualification including 1 core unit and 9 electives units.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Elective or Core |
AURTTA121 | Diagnose complex system faults | C |
AURAEA004 | Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | E |
AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | E |
AURETR137 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | E |
AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | E |
AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | E |
AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | E |
AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems | E |
AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems | E |
AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | E |
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Central Australian College is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the Standards of Registered Training Organisations (SRTO), and for the issuance of the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) certification documentation.
*Conditions apply
All fees are valid for 2024. Fees may change during the students’ course of study. Please refer to individual course information for text book and material fees where applicable. For Full Fee Paying Students CAC will not accept more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course.
For student eligible for Government Funding: Training services are provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Enrolment in a government funded place may impact on your ability to access future government funding. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access government subsidised training.



