Diploma of Automotive Technology (AUR50216)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
36 weeks of full-time study (Including 4 weeks break/Public Holidays)
Delivery Hours = 640 (20 hours per week)
Those undertaking the Diploma of Automotive Technology must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling
Students must also meet the minimum entry requirements as described here.
Modes of Delivery
This program is delivered in a classroom based environment with access to an automotive workshop for practical components of the course. As a requirement of this course students will also have access to all the required equipment and facilities of the automotive workshop. Each unit is delivered in a combination of face to face theory and demonstration sessions in the classroom and supported by practical group development and individual activities within the automotive workshop environment. Each unit is delivered and assessed as a standalone unit.
Assessment Method
The following assessment methods will be used (but not limited to) during this qualification: Practical Demonstrations and Written Assessments.
To attain AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology, 12 units must be completed by the student: 1 core unit and 11 elective units.
The units offered by ACE are listed in the section below.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Delivery Hours |
Core units | ||
AURAFA007 | Develop and document specifications and procedures | 40 |
Elective units | ||
AURAFA006 | Conduct research and present technical reports | 40 |
AURETR034 | Develop and apply electrical system modifications | 60 |
AURLTB002 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems | 60 |
AURLTE003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems | 52 |
AURETB002 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems | 52 |
AURETE001 | Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems | 60 |
AURTTX008 | Overhaul manual transmissions | 44 |
AURLTQ003 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems | 60 |
AURTNA001 | Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications. | 40 |
AURLTD007 | Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | 60 |
AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | 72 |
Total Hours | 640 | |
Students may exit the program at any point and be awarded a Statement of Attainment for any of the units successfully completed.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a AUR50216 – Diploma of Automotive Technology.
Please refer to the ‘Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure’ which outlines in detail the process to be followed for granting recognition and credit transfer. This is supported by the RPL guidelines specific to this qualification.
For any Credit granted for previous studies undertaken by the student as part of an RPL – Formal learning process; will lead to a reduction in overall course duration. For international students this is reported via PRISMS and an appropriate eCoE is issued. As per the Standards for RTOs 2015 (Clause 1.12); ACE will determine any prior learning that an individual may have acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual meets the requirements which are specified in the course in which a student is wanting to enrol.
Australian Careers Education is not associated with the Automotive Centre of Excellence
Course Duration: 36 Weeks
