Course description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
CRICOS code: 102854E
Course duration
This course is delivered over 78 weeks of full time study at 20 hours per week of scheduled class time. This includes eight weeks holidays.
| Weeks | Hours per week | Total hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study/ training | 70 | 20 | 1400 |
| Holiday | 8 | ||
| Total | 78 | 1400 |
Delivery method
This qualification is delivered face-to-face in the classroom and in our training workshop.
Pre-requisites
All students must be at least 18 years of age.
Academic requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of year 10 or equivalent
- Overseas students require a language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
There are no specific academic prerequisites for any of the units in this course.
Course requirements
To complete this course, it is expected that you will have access to:
- A computer with Windows 8 or higher
- Internet
- Media Player
These facilities are available on campus.
Resources included
All of the learning and assessment resources required to complete this course will be provided.
Course units
In order to receive this qualification, thirty-six units must be completed satisfactorily, including
- 20 core units
- 16 elective units
| Code | Unit name |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURETR023 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems Core |
| AURETR031 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
| AUTLTB003 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURLTD004 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURLTD005 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURLTE002 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURLTZ001 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems |
| AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations |
| AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems |
| AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems |
| AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTF001 | Inspect and service petrol fuel systems |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| Elective units | |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURACA001 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets and adhesives |
| AURTTF002 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTX003 | Inspect and service automatic transmissions |
| AURTTD002 | Inspect and service steering systems |
| AURTTX002 | Inspect and service manual transmissions |
| AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
| AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
| AURETR026 | Remove, replace and reprogram electrical and electronic units and assemblies |
| AURTTZ002 | Diagnose and repair exhaust systems |
| AURLTQ012 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts |
| AURTTC001 | Inspect and service cooling systems |
| AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
| AURETR032 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
Career outcomes
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain the occupational position across various industrial sectors. Job roles and titles vary across these different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Vehicle service technician
- Vehicle technician
Academic pathways
Individuals who successfully complete this course may study the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students who have completed any of the units of study or have practical experience that may be used for recognition of prior learning must contact Cambridge Academy of English prior to enrollment.
Assessment
As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the duration of the course until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.
Assessment tasks may include
- Written questions and answers
- Workshop demonstration
- Verbal questioning
- Observation of the learner
Student support
Cambridge Academy of English has a commitment to providing equity in training for all learners. In particular, ensuring equity in training for women and the elimination of discrimination against female students in vocational education and training is a priority.
Cambridge Academy of English encourages all students to pursue their vocational education and achieve their training goals, including students:
- With language, literacy and numeracy problems
- From a non-English speaking background
- With a disability
Our college will identify and access appropriate support services, and ensure the necessary services are provided for participants as required.