Courses

Pathways into the qualification
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50216 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Employment or occupational pathway
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
Job roles related to this qualification include:

• automotive lead or master technician
• automotive technical adviser.

RTO requirements

Domestic students

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and spoken English skills. Students will be required to complete a pretraining interview Language Literacy, Numeracy test paper as part of an enrolment interview.

International students

• Must be 18 years old or over
• Completed year 12 (HSC or equivalent) or relevant industry experience (if applicable)
• Minimum 5.5 IELTS score or equivalent (if applicable)
• Complete a pre-training interview and a Language Literacy, Numeracy test as a part of enrolment process. Off shore students will need to go through a telephone interview.

Training Package
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

• This qualification will be delivered over 26 weeks including 6 weeks of break.
• The classes will be conducted 2 days a week for 8 hours each and 1 day a week for 4 hours.
• Plus students will need to attend additional 25 hours practice time in the automotive workshop per term.
• Students will also need to put in approximately 8 hours per week towards self paced learning and assessment.

Note:

All students must participate in Workshop Safety Training at the start of their course,  the students will be provided safety training and will be assessed on their safety skills before they are allowed to complete any further training and/or assessment in the workshop.

The actual duration of the course may vary for individual students or different cohorts depending on whether the student needs to attend catch up classes, goes on suspension, if the student changes group mid-way through their course, when the student can attend workshop safety training, when holidays fall, recognition of prior learning, credit transfer, and national recognition.

Face to face delivery and practicals in a simulated workshop environment.

Total 10 units: 1 core units plus 9 elective units

Training Australia First uses a range of assessment methods which may include:

• Written assessments
• Case scenario
• Observation

Recognition of prior learning is a process where a person with work experience, can have their skills and knowledge assessed, with the aim of getting a formal qualification. If you wish to apply for RPL or need further information get in touch with the Student Services & Records Manager at Training Australia First.

Training Australis First recognises AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation in Australia. If you wish to apply for CT or need further information get in touch with the Student Services & Records Manager at Training Australis First.

Students completing all assessment requirements for the qualification will be awarded a certificate corresponding to the completed qualifications. Students completing assessment requirements for part of a qualification will be awarded a Statement of Attainment indicating which modules or units of competency they have completed.