Certificate IV in Automotive mechanical diagnosis

COURSE INFORMATION – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides students with a comprehensive set of advanced light vehicle mechanical diagnostic skills in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Qualification Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks on light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Entry Requirements

New Era Institute has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet the following education requirements:
  • Year 12 or equivalent; or
  • a Certificate III qualification or equivalent or above.
• Meet the following English requirements:
  • Have an IELTS academic score of 5.5 or equivalent (test must have been taken be no more than 2 years ago).

How to Apply

Please complete the enrolment form (available on our website or email your request) via Contact us. You may call our office on +61 2 89 646 457 

For more information on enrolment, credit, RPL, student support, and orientation, please refer to the International Student Handbook.

Course Duration

This course is delivered over 34 weeks, including 30 weeks of training and assessment delivered over three terms (including 9 weeks of work placement (180 hours) and 4 weeks of holidays).

This course is offered as a package course with AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. The package duration is 92 weeks and a total of 360 hours of work placement.

Course Location

This course is conducted with a blended learning model that includes face-to-face learning in classrooms and in automotive workshops.

This course is delivered in our classrooms at Suite 13 & 14, 100 George Street Windsor NSW 2756 and in an automotive workshop (contact the course coordinator for more information).

Course Structure

The AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis requires the successful completion of 1 core and 9 elective units (a total of 10 units).

Training and Assessment Arrangements

Training and assessment occur over 20 hours per week during terms. It is recommended that students spend an additional 5 hours per week on study, research, practice and assessment preparation. Assessments are conducted using a variety of methods for theory and practical. Additionally, workplace practices will be conducted in a simulated automotive workshop and used to conduct skills-based assessments in accordance with unit requirements.

Facilities and Equipment:

• Training rooms
• Fully functioning automotive workshops with light vehicles, tools and manufacturer specifications required for all units
• Personal protective and safety equipment such as eye protection, hearing protection and gloves as required for each unit

• A laptop that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar
• Text books
• Safety work boots
• Overalls
• And other personal protective equipment and tools

Vocational Placement

This course includes a compulsory Vocational Placement of 180 hours (20 hours per week). It is conducted over 9 weeks. For more information, you may contact us. 

Career Outcomes

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of automotive retail and services roles such as:

• Motor Mechanic
• Car Mechanic
• Auto Mechanic
• Automotive Light Vehicle Master Technician
• Automotive Repair Technician
• Automotive Mechanical Technician

Students are advised to do their search about requirements of licencing that may apply.

ANZSCO Identifier: 321211 Motor Mechanic (General)

Education Pathways

After achieving the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis students may choose to undertake AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology or other relevant automotive qualifications.

COURSE - CREDIT TRANSFER

Students can apply for credit transfer where there is an exact match of the units of competency within the course achieved through an accredited VET qualification in an approved registered training organisation (RTO).

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per the student visa requirements.

*Please refer to the International Student Handbook for more information on Credit Transfer. You may contact the admission department to find out on how to apply via contact us. 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the course. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the course.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If RPL/credit transfer is approved, the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be adjusted to reflect any reduction in the period of study the student is enrolled in. The study load will remain the scheduled 20 hours per week as per the student visa requirements.

*Please refer to the International Student Handbook for more information on Recognition of Prior Learning. You may contact the admission department to find out on how to apply via contact us. 

FEES and CHARGES

International students

For more information about the tuition fees and other charges, please click on Fees and Charges.

Payment Method

• By credit card (A processing fee of 1.75% applies)
• By Electronic Fund Transfer (Preferred) or direct bank deposit to the nominated bank account stated on the student’s Letter of offer.

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