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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 Students applying for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.
Other equivalent English language proficiency level is deemed one of the following:
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 advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service and repair environment
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Core Units:
Unit title
Diagnose complex system faults
Elective Units
Unit title
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines
Lead team effectiveness
Lead effective workplace relationships
Total face to face delivery hours
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
