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.

Pre-Training Review (PTR):

The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to enrolment in order to confirm that the course selected by the student is appropriate and aligns with Hawk Institute guidance and assessment strategies, as well as the individual’s current skills, learning needs, and future aspirations.

Students are required to complete and submit the PTR Form (included as part of the Application Form) along with their application.

Hawk Institute will review each student’s current competencies, individual needs, English language proficiency, digital literacy, support requirements, and oral communication skills to determine the most appropriate course for the student to achieve their intended outcomes.

The PTR helps to:

• Identify and arrange any necessary academic, digital, English language, or wellbeing support.
• Ensure the student’s responses align with their educational and future goals.
• Determine whether additional support or guidance is necessary.
• Evaluate whether the student has a sufficient understanding of essential course information to make an informed enrolment decision.

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 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 Digital Numeracy test (LLND):

Students undertaking this qualification may have to do calculations, meter readings, read vehicle manufactory instructions, and workshop manuals, therefore, students undertaking this course at Hawk Institute must possess sound Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills. To determine this, all students wanting to study at Hawk Institute are required to undertake LLND test prior to the enrolment of the course. The LLND assessment is conducted using the LLN Robot, an ACSF-aligned digital assessment tool.

Students will be required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) test and achieve expected performance level of ACSF level 3 for AUR32721 - Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology. Based on the test outcome, where support needs are identified students will be offered appropriate ACSF support plan or referred to external support services as part of our commitment to student wellbeing and success. 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

• Tuition fee: $AU 20,000
• Non-Tuition fee: $AU 3,500
• Total fee: $AU 23,500

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.