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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 an advanced range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
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Core Units
Unit title
Develop and document specifications and procedures
Elective Units
Unit title
Conduct research and present technical reports
Estimate and quote automotive vehicle or machinery modifications
Develop and apply electrical system modifications
Develop and apply mechanical system modifications
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle braking systems
Analyse and evaluate faults in light vehicle transmission and driveline systems
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in dynamic control management systems
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in engine management systems
Analyse and evaluate electrical and electronic faults in body management systems
Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace
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
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
