This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform an advanced range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Students will develop skills to diagnose, analyse and evaluate faults in different light vehicle systems including brakes, steering and suspension, engine and fuel, transmissions and drivelines. They will also learn how to document specifications and procedures and research and present reports from their analyses.
Candidates over the age of 18 (including senior citizens) who have automotive Certificate IV qualification or demonstrated equivalency and wish to further develop their advanced diagnostic and technical skills can apply. The target audience for this course is both domestic and international students who are seeking qualifications to gain skills knowledge and competencies to enable them to find employment in the field of automotive industry.
Total number of units = 12
1 core unit, plus
11 elective units, of which:
The Diploma of Automotive Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who are performing advanced diagnosis and design tasks in the automotive industry. Possible job titles include-
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification.
A nationally accredited Qualification at the Diploma Level, AUR50216 – Diploma of Automotive Technology
To achieve the qualification, students are required to complete the following 12 units of competency (1 core and 11 elective units).
Unit code |
Unit title |
AURAFA007 |
Develop and document specifications and procedures |
Unit code |
Unit title |
AURAFA006 |
Conduct research and present technical reports |
AURETA001 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electronic over hydraulic systems |
AURETA002 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems |
AURETA003 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring and protection systems |
AURETA004 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems |
AURETA005 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in theft-deterrent systems |
AURETA006 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems |
AURETB002 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems |
AURETE001 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems |
AURETH013 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in HEV and BEV management systems |
AURETR033 |
Develop and apply network electronic control system modifications |
AURETR034 |
Develop and apply electrical system modifications |
AURETX001 |
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in driveline management systems |
AURHTB005 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle braking systems |
AURHTD005 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems |
AURHTE004 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle engine and fuel systems |
AURKTB002 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant braking systems |
AURLTB002 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems |
AURLTD007 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems |
AURLTE003 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems |
AURLTQ003 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems |
AURTNA001 |
Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications |
AURTTA022 |
Develop and apply mechanical system modifications |
AURTTL014 |
Analyse and evaluate faults in gas fuel systems |
AURVTN134 |
Evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes |
MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSMENV672 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |