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Diploma of Automotive Technology

Diploma of Automotive Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR50212
State Code:
J423
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
08/08/2013
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
440
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2013 Current Approved
Description

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.

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
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.

PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in twelve (12) units of competency, consisting of:
- one (1) core unit, plus
- eleven (11) elective units, of which:
- up to eleven (11) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to two (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.
1. Core Unit

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF017 AURAFA5007 Develop and document specifications and procedures 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to eleven (11) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF074 AURETB5002 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in braking systems 32 Unit of competency
WF072 AURETA5006 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in climate-control systems 32 Unit of competency
WF070 AURETA5004 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in convenience and entertainment systems 36 Unit of competency
WF079 AURETH5013 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric and hybrid vehicle systems 36 Unit of competency
WF067 AURETA5001 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in electric over-hydraulic systems 36 Unit of competency
WF077 AURETE5001 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems 36 Unit of competency
WF069 AURETA5003 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in monitoring and protection systems 36 Unit of competency
WF068 AURETA5002 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in safety systems 32 Unit of competency
WF076 AURETD5002 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in stability, steering and suspension systems 36 Unit of competency
WF132 AURETX5001 Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in transmission and driveline systems 36 Unit of competency
WF435 AURTTL5014 Analyse and evaluate gas fuel system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF142 AURHTB5005 Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle braking system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF152 AURHTE5004 Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle engine and fuel system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF148 AURHTD5005 Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle steering and suspension system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF170 AURHTX5005 Analyse and evaluate heavy vehicle transmission system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF334 AURRTE5012 Analyse and evaluate light marine engine and powerhead system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF322 AURRTA5008 Analyse and evaluate light marine hull performance and stability system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF321 AURRTA5007 Analyse and evaluate light marine hydraulic system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF349 AURRTX5005 Analyse and evaluate light marine transmission system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF222 AURLTB5002 Analyse and evaluate light vehicle braking system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF243 AURLTQ5003 Analyse and evaluate light vehicle driveline system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF235 AURLTE5003 Analyse and evaluate light vehicle engine and fuel system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF230 AURLTD5007 Analyse and evaluate light vehicle steering and suspension system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF211 AURKTE5001 Analyse and evaluate mobile plant engine and fuel system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF202 AURKTA5007 Analyse and evaluate mobile plant hydraulic system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF178 AURJTB5002 Analyse and evaluate motorcycle braking system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF190 AURJTR5001 Analyse and evaluate motorcycle electrical and electronic system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF176 AURJTA5003 Analyse and evaluate motorcycle engine and transmission system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF184 AURJTD5006 Analyse and evaluate motorcycle steering, suspension and frame system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF201 AURKTA5006 Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant transmission, steering and braking systems faults 36 Unit of competency
WF210 AURKTD5004 Analyse and evaluate tracked mobile plant undercarriage and suspension system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF205 AURKTB5002 Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant braking system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF209 AURKTD5003 Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant steering and suspension system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF216 AURKTX5002 Analyse and evaluate wheeled mobile plant transmission system faults 36 Unit of competency
WF124 AURETR5034 Develop and apply electrical systems modification 36 Unit of competency
WF123 AURETR5033 Develop and apply electronic systems modification 36 Unit of competency
WF436 AURTTL5015 Develop and apply gas fuel system modifications 40 Unit of competency
WF392 AURTTA5023 Develop and apply hydraulic system modifications 40 Unit of competency
WF391 AURTTA5022 Develop and apply mechanical system modifications 40 Unit of competency
WF393 AURTTA5024 Develop and apply pneumatic system modifications 40 Unit of competency
D3657 MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability 50 Unit of competency
WF368 AURTNA5001 Estimate and calculate costs to repair, maintain or modify a vehicle 36 Unit of competency
WF519 AURVTN5034 Evaluate and select bodywork materials, equipment and processes 36 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WF016 AURAFA5006 Prepare technical reports 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W228 AUR50205 Diploma of Automotive Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAE1 AUR50216 Diploma of Automotive Technology Qualification
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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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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