Duration
2 years
including 1 year of Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Intake dates
January and July
What does this course involve?
The workplace component of this course is currently under review by the Victorian regulatory authority and there may be changes to its current form in 2008. All Victorian TAFE Institutes will be required to comply with any regulatory changes.
This course enables Automotive Technicians/Mechanics, Analysts, Field Service Operatives, Team Leaders and Workshop Foreman/Managers in the automotive and allied industries to further enhance their skills.
Emphasis is placed on combining off-the-job training with on-the-job applications. This will allow you to continue to earn money while you enhance your qualifications and career prospects. Assessment can be carried out in simulated work environment, on-the-job or in the workplace or by negotiated project work.
The workplace component of this course is currently under review by the Victorian regulatory authority and there may be changes to its current form in 2008. All Victorian TAFE Institutes will be required to comply with any regulatory changes.
Entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass. Relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.
English Language Proficiency
A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.
Special admission requirements
Successful completion of Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Cost
Aus $11,500 per year
plus amenities and materials fees.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Diploma graduates are in constant demand by local and multi-national corporations within the automotive industry. This course may provide you with employment opportunities in these roles:
- Automotive analyst
- Field service operative
- Team leader
- Workshop manager
- Service advisors
- Service managers
- Work with positions at a para-professional level
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to undertake further study at a degree level or in related diplomas in automotive management, performance enhancement or motorsport.
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
Course Structure
Note:
The workplace component of this course is currently under review by the Victorian regulatory authority and there may be changes to its current form in 2008. All Victorian TAFE Institutes will be required to comply with any regulatory changes.
Diploma of Automotive Technology is the second and final stage of the pathway to the Diploma of Automotive Technology. For content of stage 1 please refer to information for Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology.
Upon completion of the Certificate III program students would progress on to the following:
Units of Competency:
AURT466208A Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults
AURT471782A Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the mechanical repair industry
AURT304270A Service LPG fuel systems
AURT304266A Repair LPG fuel systems
AURT422644A Repair air conditioning systems
AURT422645A Overhaul air conditioning systems
AURT404284A Diagnose LPG fuel systems faults
AURT576620A Develop and apply electronic systems procedures
AURT577620A Develop and document specifications and procedures
Students will then progress on to the Units of Competency listed below.
