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Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training Organisation prior to course commencement.
Academic Entry Requirements
To gain admission into this course, students must have successfully completed year 11 or secondary studies in their home country equivalent to Australian Year 11*.
(*Subject to the assessment level of that country and the course undertaken there. For more information please visit Ashton College’s website.)
English Requirement
International English Language Testing System
Minimum test score: 5.5
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 5
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 4.5
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based
Minimum test score: 527
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 500
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 450
TOEFL internet based test
Minimum test score: 46
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 35
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 32
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)
Minimum test score: 162
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 154
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 147
Pearson Test of English Academic
Minimum test score: 42
Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS: 36
Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS: 130
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems within the automotive service and repair sector.
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Core Units
Unit title
Follow environmental and sustainability best practices in an automotive workplace.
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
Carry out servicing operations
Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
Inspect and service engines
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Assemble engine blocks and sub-assemblies
Dismantle and evaluate engine blocks and sub-assemblies
Recondition engine cylinder heads
Elective Units
Unit title
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
Diagnose and repair charging systems
Diagnose and repair starting systems
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
Select and supply automotive parts and products
Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
Training Pathway
Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress onto:
This qualification may provide entry into employment in the following or related roles:
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
