AUR40216 - Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Course Structure

In order to achieve qualification AUR40216- Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, student must complete following 10 units of competencies.

• 1 core unit, plus
• 9 elective unit

Entry Requirements

Age requirements:

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

Academic Requirements:

To enter into this course delivered at Hawk Institute, applicants should have successfully completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

English Language Requirements for International students:

International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 5 in each of the four test components for direct entry into a VET course;

or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the course;

or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the course;

(Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable)

or, Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Students may refer to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent policy or Hawk Institute’s Enrolment Kit for further information.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN):

Students undertaking this qualification may have to do calculations, meter readings, read vehicle manufactory instructions, workshop manual, therefore, students undertaking this course at Hawk Institute must possess sound Numeracy skills. To determine this, all students wanting to study at Hawk Institute are required to undertake LLN test prior to the enrolment of the course.  Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support services and/or external support services.

LLN test will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot - under the supervision of qualified LLN assessor.

Students will be required to undertake language, literacy, and numeracy test (LLN) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 3 for AUR40216-Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. Refer to Hawk Institute’s Enrolment Kit and/or students Handbook for detailed information.

Computer literacy requirements

Students enrolling into this course must have basic computer skills. Student are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students can contact Hawk Institute for any further information or assistance on 1300 159 461.

 Mode of study: Blended- Classroom based Face to Face theory learning and practical training at Automotive workshop

Delivery Location:

• For Classroom based Face to Face theory learning at Level 4, 171 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria – 3000 Australia
• Practical training will be delivered at Practical training at Hawk Institute’s Automotive Workshop

Amount of Training: 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Fees & Charges

• Total Course Fee: $AU 10,000
• Tuition Fee: $AU 8,700
• Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 1,300

Assessment Methods: Written test/Knowledge questions and Practical demonstration in automotive workshop.

Pathways

Pathways from the Qualification

After achieving AUR40216- Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, individuals can progress to AUR50216 - Diploma of Automotive Technology from any institute/Tafe/university.

Note: Hawk Institute doesn’t offer AUR50216 - Diploma of Automotive Technology qualification

Employment/Career pathway

This qualification provides a pathway to work in perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Possible job titles include:

-   Automotive Light Vehicle Master Technician

-   Automotive Master Technician

-   Automotive Mechanical Overhaul Technician

-   Performance Vehicle Technician

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Hawk Institute recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus.

This course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please read this information in conjunction with Student Handbook available on this website.