Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (AUR40216)

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

Students enrolled as a Non-Apprentice can take up to 2 years to complete their non-apprenticeship.

Those undertaking the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. Individuals must also be employed in this field before commencing this course and would be provided with support where required.

It is recommended that students are a minimum of 17 years of age and eligible for 2023 Standard VET Funding Contract Skills First Program, 2023 Guidelines about Determining Student Eligibility and Supporting Evidence. An individual’s eligibility for government subsidised training will be determined in accordance with the eligibility requirements set out in the 2023 Standard VET Funding Contract Skills First Program. Please refer to Student Engagement Prior to Enrolment Policy and Procedure and Student Formalisation of Enrolment Policy and Procedure available here.

For each student deemed as an Eligible Individual for the Skills First Program, ACE will conduct a Pre-Training Review of their current competencies as part of the enrolment, or before the commencement of training, to ascertain a suitable, and the most suitable, program for that individual to enrol in. ACE will ensure that the applicant’s current competencies including literacy and numeracy skills are adequate for the entry level as per the entry ACSF level for this qualification as part of their Pre-Training Review (PTR).

Modes of Delivery

This program is delivered at the student’s workplace.

For more information, please refer to the course information brochure.

Assessment Method

The following assessment methods will be used during this qualification (but not limited to): Direct Observation, Third Party Evidence & Portfolio and Questioning.

To attain AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, 10 units must be completed by the student: 1 core unit and 9 elective units.

After achieving this qualification individuals could progress to AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology or AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management or other relevant qualifications.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a  AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Refer to Fees for the current course fees.

Government-Funding is available for this course for eligible students. To find out if you might be eligible, please visit: https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/how-to-check-your-eligibility.