Australian Careers Education

Course duration

36 Weeks of full time study (Including 5 Weeks break/Public Holidays)

• Student contact hours: 20 hrs. per week x 31 weeks
• E-Learning: 252 hours
• Delivery Location: Victoria Street Campus

CRICOS Code

099895D

Location

Victoria Street Campus

Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Learner Cohorts with Formal learning:

Where an Assessment determines the learner has formal learning through a structured program of instruction and is linked to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment (for example, a certificate, diploma or university degree), ACE will grant credit for the unit of competency completed at another RTO. ACE will authenticate the information in the document provided by contacting the organisation that issued the document and confirming the content is valid. This course credit may reduce the length of a student’s course there by recognising the equivalence of studies previously undertaken and completed successfully.

Learner Cohorts with Non- Formal or Informal learning:

Where an Assessment determines the learner has non-formal learning or informal learning through a structured program of instruction or through experience of work-related, social, family, hobby or leisure activities that did not lead to the attainment of an AQF qualification or statement of attainment; ACE will offer the learner Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Where any RPL is granted this will reduce the length of a student’s course.

Learner Cohorts with No Prior learning:

Where a learner has no prior learning ACE will give them the opportunity to fully absorb the required knowledge, and to develop skills over time in the different contexts they would experience in the workplace. This will require a longer timeframe than for those learners with formal learning or significant industry experience.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification; however students must meet the minimum entry requirements as follows:

1. Minimum Age - Applicants must be 18 years of age at the commencement of their course (refer to the Student Engagement Prior to Enrolment and Marketing policies and procedures www.ace.vic.edu.au).
2. English Proficiency - International students are required to possess an IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent*) in order to be accepted into this program. Applicants who do not possess the required IELTS score or equivalent are advised to enrol in an ELICOS program with another approved RTO/provider to facilitate achieving the English language entry requirements. An applicant must satisfactorily complete the EAL course / English language course or satisfactory completion of 5-10 weeks ELICOS from a National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) Accredited English Institution with an IELTS score of 5.0
   Exemptions apply, including:
   
   • Equivalent qualifications [Certificate III EAL (Access), Certificate IV EAL (Access), Certificate III EAL (Further Study), Certificate IV EAL (Further Study), Certificate III EAL (Professional), Certificate IV EAL (Professional/Employment)] demonstrating English proficiency.
   • The student was educated for 5 years in an English speaking country.
   • The student has completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
   • The student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia.

   NB: Tests results/ certificates and other evidence demonstrating English proficiency older than two years are not accepted unless they have completed two years of study in Australia. When assessing overseas qualification against AQF requirements refer to the equivalencies table for each country (refer to Appendix A in the Student Engagement Prior to Enrolment policy and procedure). Where there is insufficient or unclear information with regards to IELTS level or its equivalent the application is forwarded to the CEO for assessment.

   International Students from Assessment Level 1 and 2 countries will be exempt from this requirement; however they will be required to demonstrate English level proficiency as indicated below:

   • Successful completion of ACE’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy test.
   • Successful completion of a foundation course at an RTO in Australia.
   • The student has completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

   (For further information on assessment levels refer to: http://www.immi.gov.au/Study/Pages/student-visa-assessment-levels.aspx)

   *Equivalent English Proficiency Tests accepted include:
   • Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL IBT) – Certificate TOEFL IBT score of 46 or above for direct entry into a course; or 35 with an ELICOS course to be taken before your main course.
   • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Certificate – PTE Academic score of 42 or above for direct entry into a course; or 36 with an ELICOS course to be taken before your main course.
   • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificate – CAE test score of 47 or above for direct entry into a course; or 41 with an ELICOS course to be taken before your main course.
   • Occupational English Test (OET) Certificate OET score of 'pass'.
   • TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT) Certificate (This test is only acceptable if taken in one of the following countries where IELTS is not available: Belarus, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Moldova, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and Uzbekistan.) - TOEFL PBT test score of 527 or above for direct entry into a course; or 500 with an ELICOS course to be taken before your main course.
3. Academic Requirements - Students must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 12 or equivalent
4. Student Visa – Students must satisfy Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requirements for a student visa.

Modes of Delivery

This program is delivered in a classroom based environment with access to an automotive workshop for practical components of the course. As a requirement of this course students will also have access to all the required equipment and facilities of the automotive workshop. Each unit is delivered in a combination of face to face theory and demonstration sessions in the classroom and supported by practical group development and individual activities within the automotive workshop environment. Each unit is delivered and assessed as a standalone unit.

Assessment Method

The following assessment methods but not limited will be used during this qualification: Practical Demonstrations, Written Assessments.

Pathways Information

Training Pathway

A possible training pathway for a student completing this qualification could be the following:

Certificate III	Certificate IV
AUR50216 - Diploma of Automotive Technology	AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling or other relevant qualifications.

The above listed qualifications represent a logical pathway regardless of whether ACE offers the qualifications.

Employment Pathway

Diploma of Automotive Technology in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers performing mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

• Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician

Students may exit the program at any point and be awarded a Statement of Attainment for any of the units completed.

Training Package Rules

To attain AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology, 12 units must be completed by the student: 1 core unit and 11 elective units

The units offered by ACE are listed in the section below.
Note: Unit SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety is a Pre-Requisite unit for the units marked in *
Students will need to be competent in this unit prior to commencing units marked with an *

Unit Code	Unit name	DeliveryHours
Core Units
AURAFA007	Develop and document specifications and procedures	40
Elective Units
AURAFA006	Conduct research and present technical reports	40
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	40
AURLTB002	Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems	60
AURLTE003	Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems	52
AURETB002	Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems	52
AURETE001	Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems	60
AURTTX008	Overhaul manual transmissions	44
AURLTQ003	Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems	60
AURTNA001	Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications.	40
AURLTD007	Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems	60
AURTTA021	Diagnose complex system faults	72
Total Hours		620

Course Fees*

*Please note that ACE may change these fees at any time throughout the year.

To enrol for the above course, please complete the attached enrolment form and email or post us a copy with relevant documentation. Alternatively, you may elect to enrol via an Education Agent. ACE has engaged several Education Agents to recruit on our behalf. For a list of our agents, please visit: http://www.ace.vic.edu.au/ace-agents.html.

Australian Careers Education is not associated with the Automotive Centre of Excellence

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