RTO Code - 46358 | CRICOS Code - 04343M
AUR40216

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Packaging Rules

10 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including

1 core unit

9 elective units

Units of Competency


Unit CodeUnit TitleCore (C) Elective (E)
AURAEA003Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplaceE
AURATA005Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairsE
AURLTE104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol enginesE
AURTTR101Diagnose complex faults in engine management systemsE
AURLTB104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systemsE
AURETR137Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systemsE
AURTTA021Diagnose complex system faultsC
AURLTD109Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systemsE
AURLTE105Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel enginesE
AURLTX104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systemsE

AUR40216

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

CRICOS Course Code: 117571D
AQF Level: Level 3

Delivery Mode
Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, self-study and assessments at home and simulated workplace environment.

Course Duration
Full time: over a period of 36 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 8 weeks holiday breaks.
Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week

Course Delivery Location
29 Apex Drive, Truganina, Victoria 3029

Course Fees

International Students Admission Requirements

The RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

  • Age requirement: Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • Academic Entry requirement: Successfully completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Pre-Training Review Requirements

  • Onshore International Students – Complete the Pre-Training Review prior to the enrolment which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
  • Offshore International Students – Complete the Pre-Training Review prior to the enrolment which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call or phone call to the prospective learner.

English Entry Requirement

English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL IBT CAE Scale ELICOS (General English)
6.0 50–57​ 60-78 169-175 n/a
5.5 42–49 46-59 162-168 + 15 weeks
5.0 36–41 35-45 154-161 + 20 to 30 weeks

 

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

  1. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

  1. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework on a student visa.

OR

  1. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
  1. English Placement Test done in campus.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) Literacy

  • Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test prior to the enrolment

Note: If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Grandford College Australia for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required.

Other Requirements

  • Students required to invest approximately 3 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.
  • Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. carrying diagnostic equipment and scan tools/equipment, removing and carrying vehicle electrical systems)

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include

  • Written Assessments
  • Practical Demonstration
  • Unit Skill Test
  • Presentation

Pathways From The Qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.

Employment Pathways

Graduates may find employment in dental Industry as a:

  • Automotive lead or master technician
  • Automotive technical adviser

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

For more information about the course please contact us on info@grandford.edu.au