Diploma of Automotive Technology
Course details
Overview
The Diploma of Automotive Technology will provide advanced diagnostic skills for the growing high level of advanced technology found in today's vehicles and vehicles of the future. This qualification will further enhance the existing skills of experienced diagnostic technicians who perform repairs and diagnosis in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Completion of this course will provide skills to analyse and evaluate faults and develop repair options with ideal repair methods to target the cause of the fault and related symptoms.
Careers
Employment roles linked to this qualification include workshop manager, workshop foreman, leading diagnostic technician, senior technician and advanced automotive electrical diagnostic technician.
Pathways
Further training pathways from AUR50216: may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification or University studies in an Automotive discipline.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have accepted an Offer and hold a CoE issued by the SuniTAFE International Student Unit.
Those undertaking the Diploma of Automotive Technology must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAFA007 | Develop and document specifications and procedures | 40 | $52.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AURETA002 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems | 60 |
| AURETA005 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in theft-deterrent systems | 60 |
| AURETB002 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems | 60 |
| AURETE001 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems | 60 |
| AURETX001 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in driveline management systems | 80 |
| AURLTB002 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems | 60 |
| AURLTD007 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | 60 |
| AURLTE003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems | 60 |
| AURLTQ003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems | 60 |
| AURTTA121 | Diagnose complex system faults | 80 |
| AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | 50 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $4,509 |
| Concession | $954 |
| Self-Funded | $5,425 |
Concession for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses applies only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | International, , Full Time, Classroom, Term 4, Mon & Tues 8.00AM - 4.30PM, Wednesday 8.00AM - 12.30PM |
