AUR40212 - Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
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
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