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.
Employment roles linked to this qualification include workshop manager, workshop foreman, leading diagnostic technician, senior technician and advanced automotive electrical diagnostic technician.
Further training pathways from AUR50216: may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification or University studies in an Automotive discipline.
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
This course incorporates practical instruction in a training workshop. Work-based training in industry is not included.
Students are recommended to purchase steel-capped boots to wear in class.
| Duration | 26 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent test score, or successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE. |
| Fees per Term (AUD) | $3,750 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $7,500 |
| Course Start Dates | 23 January, 24 April, 10 July, 2 October 2023 |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of equivalent of Australian Year 11. |
| Pre-requisite course(s) | Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face, 20.5 hours per week. Classes are timetabled 3 days per week. |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours |
| AURAFA007 | Develop and document specifications and procedures | 40 |
| 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 |
