Course overview
Develop the practical skills and technical knowledge to inspect, service and repair light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
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Entry requirements
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, or successful completion of General English Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes
- Suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills
- Australian Year 10 or equivalent
- At least 18 years old at course commencement
- Must not be colour blind
- Complete an LLN test at orientation
- Access to a suitable computer and reliable internet
Delivery & assessment
- Face-to-face learning
- Mandatory attendance on campus and in the workshop
- Practical assessments completed in Strathfield College workshop facilities
- Assessment tasks vary by unit
- Academic, language and student support are available throughout the course
Course structure
To achieve this qualification, students complete 36 units — 20 core and 16 electives.
20 core units
- AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
- AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
- AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
- AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
- AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
- AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
- AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
- AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
- AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
- AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
- AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
- AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Elective selectionThe elective list below reflects the planned course structure. Electives may change to meet training package or delivery requirements; Admissions can confirm the current training plan.
16 elective units
- AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
- AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
- AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
- AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
- AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
- AURLTJ113Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
- AURLTQ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
- AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
- AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
- AURLTX102Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
- AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
- AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
- AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
- AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
- AURTTJ011Balance wheels and tyres
Study and career pathways
- AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- Motor Mechanic (General)
- Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician