About the course
About the course
This Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service and repair environment.
You will learn how to diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines, electronic spark ignition, engine management systems and braking systems as well as learning how to depower battery electric vehicles and test engines using a dynamometer.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry and Academic Requirements
- English Language Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
16 Oct 2019 at 01:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
Full time: 6 months for if you have a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent
(or 1.5 years, which will include the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology)
Career Outcomes
This course will prepare you for advancement within your organisation or a pathway to higher skilled employment/training opportunities.
Entry and Academic Requirements
International students must have successfully completed the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may apply for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology with this course as a package offer.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from International students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
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, or approved equivalent.
For other accepted tests, please visit the English Language Requirements page.
Applying
International students please apply through:
- an authorised representative in your country
- a Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibition
- or direct to Box Hill Institute
See how to apply or contact the international office for more information.
Pathways & Accreditation
Further training pathways from this qualification include the Diploma of Automotive Management, the Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Fees
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| International Fee | $8,365.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | No materials fee applies |
| Retain Course Items*** | No fee applies |
** Does not apply to VETDSS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
You will need to complete 10 units
- AURTTA021 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX SYSTEM FAULTS80.0 hours
- AURAFA006 CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PRESENT TECHNICAL REPORTS40.0 hours
- AURLTB004 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX FAULTS IN LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEMS50.0 hours
- AURTTR001 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX FAULTS IN ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS50.0 hours
- AURLTE004 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX FAULTS IN LIGHT VEHICLE PETROL ENGINES50.0 hours
- AURTTL013 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX FAULTS IN LPG FUEL SYSTEMS50.0 hours
- AURETU006 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX FAULTS IN AIR CONDITIONING AND HVAC SYSTEMS50.0 hours
- AURETR037 DIAGNOSE COMPLEX FAULTS IN LIGHT VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS50.0 hours
- AURMTE001 TEST ENGINES USING A DYNAMOMETER40.0 hours
- AURLTD007 ANALYSE AND EVALUATE FAULTS IN LIGHT VEHICLE STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS60.0 hours
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems in order to initiate action to sustain, vary or enhance performance. It involves identifying, evaluating, selecting, justifying and documenting the most appropriate rectification method or variation to the rectification method. The unit includes the analysis of multi-system and intermittent faults which may be caused by operating in adverse conditions.
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