Graduates may find employment in automotive Industry as a:

• Light Vehicle Electrical Technician
• Automotive Light Vehicle Electrical Repair Technician
• Motor Mechanic (General)

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or other relevant qualifications.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Domestic Students

o   Minimum age of 18 years and above

o   Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher

o   Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)

o   Complete the Pre-Training Review, Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test 

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required.

International Students

o   Minimum age of 18 years and above

o   Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher

o   Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)

o   English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below)

1.

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

2. 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

OR

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

OR

4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:

o   Complete the Pre-Training Review 

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required.

Other Conditions

o Students required to invest 8-9 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments.

o Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course.

• 60 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 8 weeks holiday breaks.
• Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.

Unit Code

Unit Title

Core (C)  Elective (E)

AURASA002

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

C

AURTTK002

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

C

AURAEA002

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

C

AURTTE004

Inspect and service engines

C

AURTTC003

Diagnose and repair cooling systems

C

AURTTF001

Inspect and service petrol fuel systems

C

AURLTZ001

Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems

C

AURTTJ011

Balance wheels and tyres

E

AURLTD005

Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems

C

AURLTD004

Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems

C

AURTTF005

Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems

E

AURTTB001

Inspect and service braking systems

C

AURLTB003

Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems

C

AURTTX003

Inspect and service automatic transmissions

E

AURTTQ001

Inspect and service final drive assemblies

E

AURETR025

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

C

AURETR030

Diagnose and repair starting systems

C

AURETR029

Diagnose and repair charging systems

C

AURTTA004

Carry out servicing operations

C

AURTTK001

Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace

E

AURETR035

Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation

E

AURLTE002

Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines

C

AURETR031

Diagnose and repair ignition systems

C

AURETR023

Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems

C

AURETR024

Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems

E

AURTTA018

Carry out diagnostic procedures

C

AURETR007

Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems

E

AURETK002

Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace

E

AURETR006

Solder electrical wiring and circuits

E

AURETR010

Repair wiring harnesses and looms

E

AURETR012

Test and repair basic electrical circuits

C

AURETR009

Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems

E

AURETR028

Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems

E

AURETR043

Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems

E

AURETR032

Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems

E

AURETR027

Install ancillary electronic systems and components

E

• Questions and Answers
• Case Studies
• Project
• Practical Demonstration
• Report

Domestic Students

International Students

 $10,150

$12,150