This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify automotive electrical and mechanical systems. It is suitable for those working in the automotive service and repair industry at the forefront of the implementation of new technologies.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Diploma of Automotive Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who are performing advanced diagnosis and design tasks in the automotive industry.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
advanced diagnostic technician
automotive system designer.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Subjects
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency, consisting of:
1core unit
plus
11 elective units, of which:
up to 11 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to 2 elective 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
Common Foundation Skills
AURAFA5007
Develop and document specifications and procedures
Elective units
Unit code
Unit title
Common Foundation Skills
AURAFA5006
Prepare technical reports
Electrical Technical
AURETA5001
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric over-hydraulic systems
AURETA5002
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in safety systems
AURETA5003
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring and protection systems
AURETA5004
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems
AURETA5005
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in theft-deterrent systems
AURETA5006
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in climate-control systems
Electrical Technical Brakes
AURETB5002
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in braking systems
Electrical Technical Steering and Suspension
AURETD5002
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in stability, steering and suspension systems
Electrical Technical Engines
AURETE5001
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems
Electrical Technical Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle
AURETH5013
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric and hybrid vehicle systems
Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic
AURETR5033
Develop and apply electronic systems modification
AURETR5034
Develop and apply electrical systems modification
Electrical Technical Transmission
AURETX5001
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in transmission and driveline systems
Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Brakes
AURHTB5005
Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle braking system faults
Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension
AURHTD5005
Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle steering and suspension system faults
Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Engines
AURHTE5004
Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle engine and fuel system faults
Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Technical Transmission
AURHTX5005
Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle transmission system faults
Mechanical Motorcycle Technical
AURJTA5003
Analyse and evaluate motorcycle engine and transmission system faults
Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Brakes
AURJTB5002
Analyse and evaluate motorcycle braking system faults
Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Steering and Suspension
AURJTD5006
Analyse and evaluate motorcycle steering, suspension and frame system faults
Mechanical Motorcycle Technical Electrical and Electronic
AURJTR5001
Analyse and evaluate motorcycle electrical and electronic system faults
Mechanical Plant and Heavy Equipment Technical
AURKTA5006
Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant transmission, steering and braking systems faults
AURKTA5007
Analyse and evaluate mobile plant hydraulic system faults
Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Brakes
AURKTB5002
Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant braking system faults
Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Steering and Suspension
AURKTD5003
Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension system faults
AURKTD5004
Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults
Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Engines
AURKTE5001
Analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel system faults
Mechanical Mobile Plant Technical Transmission
AURKTX5002
Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant transmission system faults
Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Brakes
AURLTB5002
Analyse and evaluate light vehicle braking system faults
Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Steering and Suspension
AURLTD5007
Analyse and evaluate light vehicle steering and suspension system faults
Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Engines
AURLTE5003
Analyse and evaluate light vehicle engine and fuel system faults
Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Driveline and Final Drives
AURLTQ5003
Analyse and evaluate light vehicle driveline system faults
Marine Technical
AURRTA5007
Analyse and evaluate light marine hydraulic system faults
AURRTA5008
Analyse and evaluate light marine hull performance and stability system faults
Marine Technical Engines
AURRTE5012
Analyse and evaluate light marine engine and powerhead system faults
Marine Technical Transmission
AURRTX5005
Analyse and evaluate light marine transmission system faults
Mechanical Miscellaneous Loss Assessment or Repair Quoting
AURTNA5001
Estimate and calculate costs to repair, maintain or modify a vehicle
Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical
AURTTA5022
Develop and apply mechanical system modifications
AURTTA5023
Develop and apply hydraulic system modifications
AURTTA5024
Develop and apply pneumatic system modifications
Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Alternative Fuels
AURTTL5014
Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults
AURTTL5015
Develop and apply gas fuel system modifications
Vehicle Body Technical Body
AURVTN5034
Evaluate and select bodywork materials, equipment and processes
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
Pathways...
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification.
Entry Requirements
Those undertaking the Diploma of Automotive Technology are required to have completed AUR40212 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis or AUR40812 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling 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
