| CRICOS CODE | 091686M |
|---|---|
| COURSE DURATION | 52 weeks (include 07 weeks holiday) |
| TUITION FEE | $7500 |
| NON-TUITION FEE | $600 |
Business owner, Dealership Manager
This qualification prepares you for leadership and management roles across all sectors of the
automotive industry. You will develop skills in business operations, customer relationship
management, team leadership, financial planning, marketing, and strategic decision-making
within an automotive business context. Combining automotive industry knowledge with
practical management skills, this program suits experienced automotive professionals seeking
to move into management, open their own business, or advance to senior roles in dealerships,
fleet management, or automotive retail operations.
While this qualification may be accessed by direct entry, students can gain a better
industry insight by completing other automotive qualifications beforehand and building
on their skill and knowledge.
Note: BIT doesn’t make any claim of employment outcome or job guarantee with its
courses.
Face to face delivery
Duration of course is 52 weeks including 7 weeks of term breaks.
Level 5, 255 William Street Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Practical training and assessment are conducted at approved industry workplaces, simulated environments, and training venues arranged by Brighton Institute of Technology
BIT only delivers this course in Victoria. No interstate delivery is currently scheduled.
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency, consisting of:
Total number of units = 12
6 core unit, plus
6 elective units
Training package features and pathways
Within the automotive industry, there is the ability for a person to gain the skills,
knowledge and experience necessary to move between job roles reflecting different
challenges. Clearly defined pathways are attractive to new entrants, help retain current
workers in the industry and can keep an apprentice's enthusiasm levels up during what
can be seen to be a long training experience. The Training Package has pathways built
into its design, reflecting job roles in the industry. When new job roles emerge, or
existing ones change, the Training Package will be modified to mirror this.
Graduates should aim to run a workshop or dealership where they may manage and direct the sale and servicing of vehicles, control expenses and maintain customer satisfaction. Duties include recruiting, developing the team and coordinating the business finances.
Business owner
Dealership Manager
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Please refer to the following source for Pathway and employment outcomes and Job Pathways Charts illustrating potential career pathways within the automotive industry
Source: https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=AUR30620
Written Questions — Short answer questions on automotive business operations, financial management, marketing, and relevant legislation
Oral Questions — Verbal questioning to confirm knowledge of management principles and industry-specific regulatory requirements
Projects — Business plans, marketing plans, and operational performance reports set in an automotive industry context
Role-Plays / Practical Demonstrations — Simulated workplace scenarios covering customer negotiation, team leadership, staff management, and business performance review
Case Studies — Analysis of automotive business scenarios requiring students to apply management knowledge to real-world problems
Please contact BIT’s admissions or marketing department for information on our upcoming
intakes.
The information provided on this website is intended as a general guide for prospective
students. Students are encouraged to read all relevant documents, including the Student
Handbook, Course Brochures, Policies and Procedures, Schedule of Fees, and Written
Agreement, to ensure they fully understand the course requirements, entry requirements,
fees, refund conditions, support services, assessment requirements, and their rights and
obligations prior to enrolment
| BSBWHS501 |
Ensure a safe workplace |
|---|---|
| BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
| BSBMGT502 |
Manpage people performance |
| AURAEA004 |
Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURAMA006 |
Contribute to planning and implementing business improvement in an automotive workplace |
| AURAMA005 |
Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace |
| BSBLED401 |
Develop teams and individuals |
|---|---|
| BSBMGT517 |
Manage operational plan |
| BSBWOR501 |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
| BSBWOR502 |
Lead and manage team effectiveness |
| BSBOPS504 |
Manage business risk |
| BSBSTR502 |
Facilitate continuous improvement |
There are no formal prerequisites required to enter the AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management. Although training package specifies no entry requirement for this course however International Students entering this course at Brighton Institute of Technology must meet the following entry requirements:
All international learners entering Brighton Institute of Technology must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of their course.
All international learners will undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify
their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of
the courses to the learner and any relevant experience they may have. An interview
conducted by Brighton Institute enrolment officer will cover these areas and also to
identify any support needs and possible RPL opportunities.
Through the pre-training review the learner will demonstrate that they have the
necessary skills to successfully complete the course.
Candidates undertaking this course are expected to possess appropriate Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to successfully participate in training and assessment activities. This includes the ability to read and interpret learning and workplace materials, communicate effectively, complete written tasks and calculations, use digital devices and online systems, and undertake technology-based learning and assessment activities where required.
All learners are required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment. Learners are expected to demonstrate the minimum ACSF levels identified for the course and its training and assessment requirements.
Where a learner does not meet the required LLND levels, the Institute may identify appropriate support strategies, refer the learner to additional support services or training, or recommend further study such as English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before enrolment or commencement in the course.
To enter any courses at BIT, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination and or mature age (25 years or above) with a minimum of 2 years work experience in relevant field.
All learners enrolling into BIT programs must have basic computer skills. BIT courses may
require learners to make reports, do graphs and analyse data.
Learners who do not possess basic computing skills will be referred to a computer
training course.
Although BIT will provide access to computers with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher at their own cost. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform. This will be at the applicant’s own cost.
International learners applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:
Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent plus 14 weeks ELICOS to be taken before the main VET course. Or IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent plus 20 weeks ELICOS to be taken before the main VET course. Or Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable.
Provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States
ORHave completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in Australia or
Have completed any Certificate III or Certificate IV in EAL from the EAL framework (Victoria) or
Have completed a General English course to the intermediate level.
| English language test providers | Minimum test score | Minimum Test Score where combined with at least 14 weeks ELICOS | Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced test | 169, each component | 162 | 154 |
| TOEFL internet-based test | 64 | 46 | 35 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic | 50 | 42 | 36 |
*The test must have been taken no more than two years* before you apply to study at BIT. If an international student is exempt from providing evidence of their level of English proficiency at the time of applying for a student visa, they will be required to complete BIT’s English Proficiency test to ensure they have the required level of English to complete the VET qualification they are enrolling in.
* Digital access refers to your learning resources and assessments via our learning
management system.