AUR40216 CERTIFICATE IV IN AUTOMOBILE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS

Course Duration:

You will complete this course within 26 weeks which inclusive of; 

• Two (2) Terms of Study = 10 weeks each, plus
• A Three (3) week break at the end of each Term = 6 weeks

Weekly Delivery Schedule:

• 2 Days: Face-to-Face in class
• 5 hours of Supervised Self-Paced Study

Entry Requirements: 

International Students: 

• Minimum 18 years of age; AND
• Completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or any other automotive mechanical Certificate III level qualification that demonstrates equivalent competency;

English Language Requirement: 

As per the Department of Home Affairs, international students who are looking to apply for a student visa must comply with one of the following English Language requirements to be enrolled in this course. For further details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs Website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 for each of the 4 components OR
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): At least 50 for each of the 4 components; OR
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced Test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE): At least 169 in each of the 4 components; OR
• Occupational English Test (OET): At least C for each of the 4 components.

Where the student is unable to provide proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, ATCWA requires students to provide one of the following evidence of the English Language to be considered for issuing a confirmation of Enrolment.

• ACSF Level 3 test outcome at the English Test administered by the Australian Technical College Western Australia; OR
• Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years, and the student demonstrates a satisfactory grade in the English language; OR
• Evidence that the student is currently studying in Australia, and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.

Australian Permanent Residents:

• Minimum 18 years of age; AND
• Completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology;OR
• Completion of an equivalent automotive mechanical Certificate III level qualification that demonstrates equivalency to the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology competency; OR
• A minimum of 3 years work experience as a mechanic or mechanical technician in the automotive industry; AND 
• Demonstrate a proficiency level in English and a basic understanding of Maths; OR
• For the domestic applicants who cannot supply documented proof of their academic and English language proficiency, achieve a satisfactory result at Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test before a place being offered in the course.

Training & Assessment Strategy: 

The training and assessment strategy of this qualification includes the following methods of delivery and assessment to suit your learning style and the requirements of each unit of competency. 

• Face to face discussions, learning activities and some skills observation tasks conducted in class
• Workshop-based learning and assessment
• Practical tasks, projects and assessments
• Portfolio Evidence 
• Real work/life experience
• Simulated work-based learning and assessment
• Written assessments including projects and knowledge based questions
• Structured and guided e-learning activities
• Industry-based learning tasks
• Industry excursions and incursions
• Other specific methods applicable in order to the requirements of the units of competency

Units of Competency: 

Further Studies: 

Successful completion of AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automobile Mechanical Diagnosis will provide you with the opportunity to progress into the AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management or other qualifications relevant to the industry and profession. Please note that these study pathways may include qualifications not offered at Australian Technical College Western Australia. 

Fees Applicable: 

Enrolment Fee: AUD 250 (Applicable only for new students) 

Resource Fee: AUD 1,000

Tuition Fee: AUD 7,000