Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service and repair environment.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

automotive lead or master technician

automotive technical adviser.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 10 units of competency, consisting of:

1core unit

plus

9 elective units, of which:

up to 9 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 2 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III 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

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA4021

Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults

Elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

Common Environment

AURAEA4004

Manage environmental compliance in an automotive workplace

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR3023

Diagnose and repair electronic spark ignition engine management systems

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

AURETR4037

Diagnose complex electrical and electronic faults in light vehicle safety systems

Electrical Technical Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle

AURETH3001

Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH3002

Service and maintain battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

AURETH4003

Test and repair high voltage battery systems in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001 AURETR3025

AURETH4004

Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control device in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

AURETH4005

Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

AURETH4006

Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

AURETH4007

Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

AURETH4008

Diagnose and repair high voltage cabin heating and cooling systems in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001

AURETH4009

Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles

AURETH3001 AURETR3025

AURETH4010

Test high voltage batteries in hybrid electric vehicles

AURETR3025

AURETH4011

Deactivate and reinitialise power supply in hybrid electric vehicles

AURETH4012

Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles

AURETH4011

Electrical Technical Air Conditioning and HVAC

AURETU4006

Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Brakes

AURHTB4006

Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle braking systems

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURHTD4006

Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Engines

AURHTE4003

Diagnose complex faults in heavy vehicle diesel engines

Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Transmission

AURHTX4006

Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle transmission and driveline systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURJTD4005

Diagnose complex faults in motorcycle steering and suspension systems

Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Engines

AURJTE4002

Diagnose complex faults in motorcycle engine and transmission systems

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical

AURKTA4009

Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant hydraulic systems

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Brakes

AURKTB4003

Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant braking systems

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Steering and Suspension

AURKTD4005

Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant steering and suspension systems

Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Transmission

AURKTX4003

Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant transmission systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Brakes

AURLTB4004

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension

AURLTD4009

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Engines

AURLTE4004

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines

AURLTE4005

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Fuel Systems

AURLTF3001

Diagnose and repair mechanical fuel injection systems

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURLTQ3001

Repair final drive assemblies (light vehicle)

AURLTQ3002

Repair final drive driveline (light vehicle)

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Transmission

AURLTX3001

Repair transmissions - manual (light vehicle)

AURLTX4004

Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems

Motorsport Technical

AURMTA3007

Conduct non-destructive testing

Motorsport Technical Steering and Suspension

AURMTD4001

Test suspension dampers using a dynamometer

add topic MEM30012A BSBRES401A

Motorsport Technical Engines

AURMTE4001

Test engines using a dynamometer

Motorsport Technical Fuel Systems

AURMTF4001

Analyse and repair complex performance carburetted fuel systems

AURETR3023 AURTTF2001 AURLTF3001

AURMTF4002

Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems

AURETR3023 AURTTF2001 AURLTF3001

Motorsport Technical Driveline and Final Drives

AURMTQ4001

Analyse and repair complex performance driveline systems

AURLTX3001 AURLTQ3001 AURLTQ3002 AURMTA3007

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical

AURTTA4025

Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems

AURTTA4026

Diagnose complex faults in vehicle electric-over-hydraulic systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Fuel Systems

AURTTF2001

Service petrol fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Alternative Fuels

AURTTL4011

Diagnose complex faults in CNG fuel systems

AURTTL4012

Diagnose complex faults in LNG fuel systems

AURTTL4013

Diagnose complex faults in LPG fuel systems

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURTTR4001

Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

Imported Units

add topic BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment


Pathways...

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR50112 Diploma of Automotive Management, AUR50212 Diploma in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.


Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.


Licensing Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked for details.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the automotive industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

clearly communicating workplace verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, including use of automotive terms

completing workplace reports

using and contributing to workplace procedures

maintaining workplace records

communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information

interpreting the needs of customers

reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation

Teamwork

identifying and describing own role and role of others

working with diverse individuals and groups

applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving

recognising a workplace problem or potential problem and taking action

determining problems needing priority action

referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes

seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems

using a range of problem-solving techniques

taking action to resolve concerns

developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise

adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace

being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising

planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time

identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk

Self-management

selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures

recognising limitations and seeking timely advice

planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time

following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice and operating procedures

Learning

asking questions to gain information

identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding

participating in self-improvement activities

participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies

helping others develop competency

Technology

operating diagnostic and test equipment

performance testing components, systems and equipment

using tools and equipment efficiently and safely

storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment

using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information