AUR50216Diploma of Automotive Technology

CRICOS Course Code : 113940E

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Course Details

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design, and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. You will develop your skills in researching and presenting technical reports. Through a variety of learning settings, including lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and simulated and automotive job placement programs, you will gain experience maintaining and repairing cars. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AUR50216

Theory Classes: Level 6
460 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Practical Classes:
Ultra Tune Workshop
455 Bridge Rd
RICHMOND VIC 3121
This program is delivered face to face in the classroom and simulated automotive repair workplace.
26 weeks, including 24 study weeks and 2 weeks of holidays
20 hours of face-to-face training and assessment per week plus approximately 2 hours of unsupervised self study per week.
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Course Details

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Participants would be able to work in an automotive workshop as highly skilled diagnosticians responsible for diagnosing difficult faults and able to use highly technical diagnostic equipment and have a high level of understanding of vehicle and machinery systems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AUR40216

Theory Classes: Level 6, 460 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Practical Classes: 363-379 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032
This program is delivered face to face in the classroom and simulated automotive repair workplace.
32 weeks, including 30 study weeks and 02 weeks of holidays.
20 hours of face-to-face training and assessment per week plus approximately 2 hours of unsupervised self study per week.
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Who Should Apply for This Course

This course is targeted at international students who are:

  • Seeking to pursue a career as a Workshop Supervisor, Motor Mechanic, Skilled tradesperson in automotive.
  • Graduates of an automotive mechanical Certificate IV qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of automotive repair industry areas.

Kindly note that Central Melbourne Institute does not:

  • Guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
  • Guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
  • Claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration
    outcome from undertaking any course offered by CMI.
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Training and Assessment

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based and simulated automotive repair workplace setting.

The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 24 study weeks (2 terms of 12 weeks each). Holiday breaks are a total of 2 weeks and will be indicated in your timetable.

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life automotive workplace. In addition to face-to-face learning and assessment, you will also need to complete approximately 2 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments. You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:

  • Written questions
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Reports
  • Job Cards
  • Practical Demonstrations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed. Your classes will be conducted in a combination of a simulated automotive repair workplace and modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi and a range of automotive equipment, tools, and fixtures. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study. You will be provided with a Student Guides/Learner Guides relevant to each unit in your course.

What Can I Expect?

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed. A Certificate and Record of Results will be issued to students who complete all course requirements.

Code Title Core or Elective
AURAFA007 Develop and document specifications and procedures Core
AURETA004 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems Elective
AURTNA001 Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications Elective
AURETE001 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems Elective
AURLTB002 Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems Elective
AURLTD007 Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems Elective
AURLTE003 Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems Elective
AURLTQ003 Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems Elective
AURTTA121 Diagnose complex system faults Elective
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace. Elective
AURAFA006 Conduct research and present technical reports. Elective
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices. Elective
Course Progress and Attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Student Support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

  • One-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
  • Support with personal issues
  • Access to additional learning resources
  • Reasonable adjustment in assessment
  • Social events
  • Information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a student support plan for you based on those needs.

Resource Requirements

You are required to bring various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items, as listed below, to the automotive practical classes to ensure compliance with OHS/WHS requirements of the course and premises. These must be sourced by the student at their own cost

Item Associated costs (depending on the seller)  Links
Automotive Uniform Overall (Navy colour preferable) $100-$130 https://www.totallyworkwear.com.au/
Steel Cap Safety Shoes $100-$150 rsea.com.au/work-boots/elastic-sided
Leather Gloves $5-$15 https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/
Disposable Gloves $30-$40 https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/
Safety Glasses $5-$15 https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/
Ear Muffs $5-$15 https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/
Safety Masks $5-$15 https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all theory classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

PC

Minimum requirements
Processor Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor

Microsoft Windows 10

Operating system Microsoft Windows 10
RAM 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

 

MacOS

Minimum requirements
Processor Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system Big Sur
RAM 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.
Software (Office 365) Cost: $129 annually
https://products.office.com/en-au/ buy/office
Software (Office 365) Cost: $129 annually
Course Credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.cmi.vic.edu.au

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration because of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment. For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

Entry Requirements

You must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate IV
    qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency
  • Participate in a course entry interview/pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • Completed an automotive mechanical Certificate IV qualification
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • Within two years of their application date, you have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Course Fees

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course fees Tuition Fee: $4,000
Non – Tuition Fee: $300
Total Course Cost: $4,300

Course fees do not include uniform, PPE, safety shoes, laptops, or software – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Central Melbourne Institute provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook.

You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover. Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/life-in-australia/living-and-education-costs

How Can I Apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:

  • A copy of an automotive mechanical Certificate IV qualification.
  • Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
  • Copy of your identity document such as passport.
Where to From Here?

If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all the terms and conditions.

If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us. Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letter and an invoice for the first payment. The first day of each course will include orientation and induction.

Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements. This course brochure should be read in conjunction with Central Melbourne Institute’s Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.cmi.vic.edu.au

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