AUR50216 - Diploma of Automotive Technology

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a AUR50216 – Diploma of Automotive Technology via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Diploma of Automotive Technology

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied for units of competency.

Diploma of Automotive Technology reflects the skills and experience of an individual working in the automotive service, repair and retail industry, performing vehicle diagnostics, analysis, evaluation, design and modifications

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

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ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification 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.

Entry Requirements

Those undertaking the Diploma of Automotive Technology must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

  • AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
  • AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12 

1  core unit, plus

11  elective units, of which:

  • up to 11  units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
  • up to 2  units may be chosen from a Certificate IV qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

 

Core Units 

 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AURAFA007

Develop and document specifications and procedures

 

Elective Units 

 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AURAFA006

Conduct research and present technical reports

AURETA001

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electronic over hydraulic systems

AURETA002

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems

AURETA003

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring and protection systems

AURETA004

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems

AURETA005

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in theft-deterrent systems

AURETA006

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems

AURETB002

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems

AURETE001

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems

AURETH013

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in HEV and BEV management systems

AURETR033

Develop and apply network electronic control system modifications

AURETR034

Develop and apply electrical system modifications

AURETX001

Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in driveline management systems

AURHTB005

Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle braking systems

AURHTD005

Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems

AURHTE004

Analyse and evaluate faults in heavy commercial vehicle engine and fuel systems

AURKTB002

Analyse and evaluate faults in wheeled mobile plant braking systems

AURLTB002

Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems

AURLTD007

Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems

AURLTE003

Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle engine and fuel systems

AURLTQ003

Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems

AURTNA001

Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications

AURTTA022

Develop and apply mechanical system modifications

AURTTL014

Analyse and evaluate faults in gas fuel systems

AURVTN134

Evaluate vehicle body repair materials, equipment and work processes

MSMENV472

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSMENV672

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability