AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

CRICOS Course Code: 091657E Course Duration 26 Weeks (Including 3 Weeks Holidays)

This course and qualification prepares students to perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Students will learn and demonstrate a variety of diagnostic methods during their course of study. Student can further expand their automotive knowledge through pathways to other courses.

Note: BIT doesn’t make any claim of employment outcome or job guarantee with its courses.

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis is a physically demanding course and occupation. Working as a mechanic means that you will be on your feet for long hours and will have to lift heavy parts, moving tyres and equipment. Manual handling injuries are the most common type of injury occurring in automotive workshops. The injuries occur from handling heavy or awkward objects, heavy lifting, and prolonged or sustained work in awkward postures. These risks can be avoided by using appropriate lifting techniques and equipment.

Entry Requirements and Pre-Requisites

Students who will be undertaking the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. Apart from this, International Students entering this course at Brighton Institute of Technology must meet other entry requirements as specified in theprospectus and student handbook./p>

BIT will provide workshop tools and other PPE training including apron and protective glasses to students during workshop. Students must purchase their own safety boots and workshop uniform (workshop overalls) for practical sessions in automotive workshops at additional cost.

Packaging Rules

To successfully achieve this qualification student need to complete 10 units of competency which include 1 core unit, plus 9 elective units.

Units of Competency:


Unit Code Unit Name
AURLTX004 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
AURTTR001 Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
AURLTE005 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines
AURTTA021 Diagnose complex system faults
AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
AURLTB004 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
AURLTD009 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
AURLTE004 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
Students successfully completing the course will receive the Nationally Recognised AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis qualification.

Pathway:

Job outcomes targeted by this qualification include:

Automotive Diagnostic Technician
Automotive Master Technician Note: BIT doesn’t make any claim of employment outcome or job guarantee with its courses.

 Related industry sectors:
  • Automotive Industry
  • Automotive Service and Repair
  • Transport

Course Delivery: 
This course is delivered face to face in the Classroom and a fully equipped automotive workshop.
Delivery is a minimum of 21 hours per week for 23 weeks and 3 week holidays.

Assessment methods:
BIT will use (but not limited to) Written questions, completing job card, workshop practical demonstration and written report as assessment methods to assess this course. Course Delivery Location:
Class room and automotive workshop Thornbury: 238 Collins Street, Thornbury

Intake Date:
Kindly contact BIT Administration and Marketing department for latest intake dates

Note: Course information listed above may not be sufficient to make an enrolment decision. Student must read course prospectus and student handbook before applying. You can contact BIT student services for any further information.

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