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.

Career Path

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

Assessment

There are  4 assessment components which include –

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

Written Assessments will be completed electronically in class and approximately 2 hours/week in your own time. All Practical Assessments are completed during class.

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, AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis within 21 weeks in order to continue with AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology.
5. Students must hold a current Australian visa or Bridging visa with study rights prior to commencing the course.

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.