This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or another related automotive course at Certificate IV level.
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as diesel engine technicians.
Successfully completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
Upon successful completion of the 28 units of competency in this course, students will be issued a AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology certificate and a Record of results. If a student successfully completes some but not all the units of competency in the course, they will be issued a Statement of attainment indicating the units they have successfully completed.
Students are required to undertake a total of 28 units to complete this course. This comprises 14 Core and 14 Elective units.
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines |
| AURTTK001 | Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
| AURTTM004 | Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies |
| AURTTM008 | Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies |
| AURTTM011 | Recondition engine cylinder heads |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
| Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| AURLTB103 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
| AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives |
| AURLTE102 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
| AURLTD104 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems |
| AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
| AURTTA009 | Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems |
| AURLTD105 | Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems |
Assessment methods used include knowledge questions, reports, research activities and practical demonstrations/ observations. Methods also include simulated workplace environments whereby workplace environments and conditions are simulated and student student’s complete tasks to workplace standards.
All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning and experience assessed against current standards and gain recognition for this (Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL).
Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency included in this course can apply for Credit.
The Credit and RPL application processes are provided to students in pre-enrolment information in accordance with the RPL process and Provide Credit for Prior Studies process. Students who are granted RPL and/ or Credit will have their course delivery and assessment schedule altered on a pro rata basis.
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training Organisation prior to course commencement.
Intakes throughout the year. Contact the Institute for details.
To gain entry to this course, students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicants home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course.
Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (overall band) with not less than 5.5 in any individual component or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Applicants can also arrange to undertake an English language test with the Institute.
Students must supply their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g., Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Institute will confirm the software requirements with each student pre-enrolment.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress onto the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or another related automotive course at Certificate IV level.
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as diesel engine technicians. Successfully completing this course does not guarantee a graduate will secure a relevant job.
Course Duration: 52 weeks including holidays. This includes 46 weeks of term time and 6 weeks’ holidays.
During term time students attend scheduled face to face classes for 16 hours per week. Face to face classes are scheduled during the day or night or mixture of both. Day time classes are 8 hours and night classes are 4 hours in duration. Day classes operate from 8.30am to 5.30pm and night classes 6.00 to 10.00pm.
Students will be required to undertake additional independent study and assessment activities completed outside of the classroom for approximately 10 hours per week. Independent study is a mandatory part of the course. Students also have the option of attending a supervised study session for 4 hours per week. Total study commitment per week is 26 hours per week (30 hours per week if attending supervised study sessions).
Course fee details are available on :
https://git.vic.edu.au/fees.aspx