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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
AUR40216 – CRICOS CODE: 0101456
This qualification is for people who have successfully completed AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or a similar automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification and who wish to further develop their automotive diagnostic skillset.
(Note: AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis has been superseded by AUR40226 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and is equivalent. All current students will be transitioned to AUR40226 prior to 15/3/2027.)
Entry Requirements
1. 18 years of age and over
2. Computer skills and your own personal computer to complete the assessments electronically
3. Proficiency in English (successfully completed the college Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment)
4. Must have completed AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or a similar automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification.
Career Path
Automotive Workshop Foreman
Course Duration
52 weeks (20 contact hours per week – including holidays)
Holidays will vary based on each intake date, but the maximum is 8 weeks.
Assessment Methods
There are 3 assessment components which include:
1. Underpinning Knowledge Assessment (theory questions)
2. Case Scenario Assessment (simulation)
3. Practical Observation
Students need to complete a Training Logbook which is formative learning and assessment. Written Assessments will be completed electronically in class and approximately 2 hours/week in your own time. Practical Assessments are completed during class.
Recommended Textbooks
The following textbooks are highly recommended and students are encouraged to source their own as they are not included in the course fees:
Automotive Mechanics (10th ed) by May Simpson
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Students are to source their own safety shoes and the College will provide hearing and eye protection.
Hand Tools
The College will provide all hand tools and equipment for use during all practical classes.
What is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that provides Students with an opportunity to receive credit for the formal and non-formal learning that has been undertaken since leaving school. The RPL process considers all relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience that have been acquired throughout your working life. The RPL Assessment process enables the Assessor to collect a range of evidence to assist Students with either completing a full qualification or a partial qualification depending on their skills, knowledge, and experience. If you have been granted a partial qualification throughout the RPL process, then you will be able to complete your qualification by undertaking the necessary gap training identified by our Assessor with our College.
Contact the College for more information.
This Qualification consists of 1 Core and 9 Elective units. Two units will be credited from AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
Unit code | Unit Name | Core / Elective |
AURTTA125 | Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems | E |
AURLTB104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems | E |
AURLTD109 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems | E |
AURLTE104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines | E |
AURLTX104 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems | E |
AURTTR101 | Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems | E |
AURTTA021 | Diagnose complex system faults | C |
AURETR037 | Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems | E |
Credit Transfer 2 units from AUR30620 | ||