Diploma of
Automotive Technology

Full time: 6 months (if you have a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or equivalent)

If you are an inbound international student, you may wish to apply for a package offer. The package offer is 2 years and includes the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and the Diploma of Automotive Technology.

This course will prepare you for advancement within your organisation or provide a pathway to higher skilled employment opportunities. You will gain advanced skills and knowledge in the areas of diagnostics, environmental, business/management and systems analysis.

International students must have successfully completed theCertificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology,  and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, 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,  and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis 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.

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.

International students please apply through:

1. an authorised representative in your country
2. a Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibition
3. or direct to Box Hill Institute

See how to apply or contact the international office for more information.

After successful completion, you may wish to apply for entry into a relevant advanced diploma qualification.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5

^* Does not apply to VETDSS or Short course students.

^** 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).

Student tuition & materials fees published are indicative, and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are at 2020 rates 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.

You are required to undertake  compulsory work placement component. A list of prospective employers will be provided to assist you in finding work placement. It is your responsibility to contact these employers to secure the practical workplace. 

You will need to complete 12 units.