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Certificate IV in Automotive Technology

AAUR40208  076154J



Duration

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Fee*
6 Month/s (Students are generally required to complete the Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology prior to commencement of the Certificate IV in Automotive Technology and the Diploma of Automotive Technology. The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 2 years.) Wantirna (Term 1, Term 3) A$6,875 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Certificate IV in Automotive Technology is designed to extend and enhance the technical ability of automotive tradespeople. Students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to practice as an automotive technician. The course is conducted at Swinburne's Wantirna campus automotive workshop, one night per week part-time for local students and three days per week full-time for international students. The workshop is fully equipped with technology currently used in industry. Most learning is achieved through practical demonstration and practice.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.)

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To provide the candidate with the skills and knowledge required to enhance automotive vehicle diagnostic ability.

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This course requires completion of ten units of competency, which can be completed sequentially or when time allows.

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Core unit
AURT466208A  Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults
 
Elective units
AURT471782A  Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the mechanical repair industry.
AURT570193A  Analyse and evaluate light vehicle driveline system faults
AURT570293A   Analyse and evaluate light vehicle engine and fuel system faults
AURT406645A  Overhaul transmissions (manual)  
AURE318866A  Repair electrical systems
AURE321066A  Repair electronic  systems
AURC359554A  Provide technical guidance
AURC361230A  Inspect technical quality of work
AURT366308A  Carry out advanced diagnostic procedures

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This course will provide graduates with enhanced employment opportunities in the automotive industry and a pathway to commence the Diploma of Automotive Technical. They will be equipped for roles as an automotive technician, service manager and workshop foreperson.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Completion of Certificate III in Automotive or equivalent.

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Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia).

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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