This Automotive Package consists of three qualifications,AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology.

This package has been developed for people who want to gain the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry, want to develop their skills in diagnosing complex faults and want to be a workshop manager or open their own workshop.

These qualifications are suitable for International Students who wish to study in Australia and develop skills and knowledge within the automotive repair industry. Students are required to hold a current Australian visa with study rights to commence this course.

All students are required to undertake practical training as part of their course in the practical training area of the college-owned commercial workshop.

Students who are planning to apply for a Graduate Visa 485 following the completion of their course are required to inform the college at the time of enrolment to ensure the College can assist with the necessary documentation.

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 (Minimum 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent, Completed Australian Qualification Certificate IV or higher or successfully complete the college Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment)
4. Successfully completed AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology within 83 weeks, and AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis within 21 weeks in order to continue with the AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology.
5. Students must hold a current Australian visa or Bridging visa with study rights prior to commencing the course.

Career Path

Light Vehicle Automotive Technician (Motor Mechanic), Workshop Foreman and Workshop Manager

Course Duration

• 154 weeks (20 contact hours per week – including holidays)
• Holidays will vary based on each intake date, but the maximum is 24 weeks.

Assessment

There are 3 assessment components which include –

1. Underpinning Knowledge Assessment (theory questions)
2. Case Scenario Assessment (simulation)
3. Practical Observation Assessment

Students need to complete a training logbook which is a formative assessment.
Written Assessments will be completed electronically in class and approximately 2 hours/week in your own time. All 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 course fees.

• Automotive Mechanics (10th ed) by May & Simpson
• Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis 4th Edition by Tom Denton
• A Systems Approach 7th Edition by Jack Erjavec and Rob Thompson

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.

Course Fees

Please contact our admissions team by emailing admissions@bpc.edu.au for a tailored quotation.