Diploma of Automotive Technology

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $5000

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Average Course Duration: 45 Weeks

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

33.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

30.3%

Professionals

11.3%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

24%

Transport, postal and warehousing

16.3%

Manufacturing

12.8%

Professional, scientific and technical services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $15,514.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Career Pathway

Diploma of Automotive Technology is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Automotive Retail, Service and Repair .

Stream

Automotive Electrical Technology

Automotive Mechanical

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Automotive Sales & Administration

Automotive Vehicle Body

Bicycles

Automotive Specialist

Marine

Certificate II

Bicycle Assembler

Marine Serviceperson

Certificate III

Bicycle Repair Technician

Marine Technician

Certificate IV

Automotive Body Repair Manager

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

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Apprenticeships and Traineeships

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 12

1 core unit, plus

11 elective units, of which:

up to 11 units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below

up to 2 units may be chosen from a Certificate IV qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core Units

Unit code	Unit title
AURAFA007	Develop and document specifications and procedures

Elective Units

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
AURHTX005	Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle transmission and driveline systems
AURJTA003	Analyse and evaluate faults in motorcycle engine and transmission systems
AURJTB002	Analyse and evaluate faults in motorcycle braking systems
AURJTD006	Analyse and evaluate faults in motorcycle steering, suspension and frame systems
AURJTR001	Analyse and evaluate faults in motorcycle electrical and electronic systems
AURKTA006	Analyse and evaluate faults in track type mobile plant transmission, steering and braking systems
AURKTA007	Analyse and evaluate faults in mobile plant hydraulic systems
AURKTB002	Analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant braking systems
AURKTD003	Analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension systems
AURKTD004	Analyse and evaluate faults in track type mobile plant undercarriage and suspension systems
AURKTE001	Analyse and evaluate faults in mobile plant engine and fuel systems
AURKTX002	Analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant transmission and driveline 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
AURRTA007	Analyse and evaluate faults in light marine hydraulic systems
AURRTA008	Analyse and evaluate faults in light marine hull performance and stability systems
AURRTE012	Analyse and evaluate faults in light marine engine and powerhead systems
AURRTX005	Analyse and evaluate faults in light marine transmission systems
AURTNA001	Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications
AURTTA022	Develop and apply mechanical system modifications
AURTTA023	Develop and apply hydraulic system modifications
AURTTA024	Develop and apply pneumatic system modifications
AURTTL014	Analyse and evaluate faults in gas fuel systems
AURTTL015	Develop and apply gas fuel system modifications
AURVTN034	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

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

33.7%

30.3%

11.3%

Industries

24%

16.3%

12.8%

Financial Assistance

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Training Stories

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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