This course is designed to provided advanced diagnostic training for Automotive Technicians who wish to further develop their diagnosis and repair skills.
Automotive Mechanic.
Students can choose to carry out further studies in the Diploma of Automotive after completing this course.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
Students are required to purchase work boots, preferably steel-capped boots, to wear during class. International students are highly recommended to obtain a driver licence in their home country before arriving in Australia. For information about converting an overseas licence to a Victorian driver licence, please visit VicRoads.
| Duration | 24 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 50 or equivalent test score OR successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE or a partner pathway. |
| Fees per Term (AUD) | $3,875 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $7,750 |
| Course Start Dates | 2025: 20 January, 22 April, 21 July, 6 October 2026: 19 January, 20 April, 13 July, 5 October |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of Year 11 or Australian Year 11 equivalent. Completion of Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or other automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification. |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face learning. Class timetable is Monday & Tuesday 8am-4:30pm and Wednesday 8am-12:30pm. |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | 80 | $104.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | 50 | $65.00 |
| AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURLTE105 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems | 50 | $0.00 |
| AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | 50 | $65.00 |
