Age Requirements
Students must be of 18 years of age to apply

Physical Requirements
Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)

Academic Requirements
Those undertaking the Diploma of Automotive Technology must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.

• AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
• AUR40816 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

English Proficiency
An IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course
OR
IELTS band score of 5.0 (Academic or general version) then satisfactory completion of ELICOS or ESL up to 20 weeks at upper intermediate level to be taken before the main VET course.
Results older than two years are not acceptable
OR
Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States of America
OR
Evidence that within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed Certificate IV or higher-level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework
OR
For level 1 countries students, they successfully complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test administered by Innovative institute of Australia.

After achieving AUR50216 – Diploma of Automotive Technology ,
students may undertake: Advanced Diploma qualifications

Exit Pathway :
Students obtaining a competency for all units in this course will be awarded the full qualification AUR50216 – Diploma qualification, including certificate and Record of results. Students not obtaining a competent result for all units in this course or leaving the course in middle will receive a Statement of Attainment. Indicating the actual number of units, they achieve competency

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

The AQF volume of learning of Diploma is 1 year to 2 years. Volume of learning may be adjusted depending upon the student cohort. If students have previous relevant experience, the total volume of learning may be reduced.

For this qualification:

• Delivery is face to face classroom based under supervision from a qualified trainer and assessor.
• Practical training and experience would happen in a simulated automotive workplace environments allowing for training, practice and assessment to occur in an appropriate automotive environment.
• Students are also required to undertake unsupervised home study.

Students with prior learning and work experience can apply for RPL. Recognition of prior learning evidence must include some of the following:

• Work experience
• Life experience
• Previous study
• Professional development programs

Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer.
If you wish to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer, please notify the Institute at the time of enrolment

Assessment methods used for this qualification will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes including:

• Written Questions and Answers
• Projects
• Role-play
• Simulations
• Observations

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

The Institute’s main campus is very closely located to the heart of beautiful suburb lakleigh and its magnificent retail, cultural, dining and business districts.: 1A Palmerston Grove Oakleigh Vic 3166

with significant public transport access for surrounding areas. Palmerston Grove is a busy street and has many small businesses and café’s around. This location very close to Oakleigh Central and 450 meters from Oakleigh Metro station.

Automotive Campus and Workshop :

• Unit 1, 68 Fenton Street Huntingdale VIC 3166
• ONTTC – 407 High St, LALOR, VIC, 3075

Participants need to complete Twelve (12) units of competencies.
This qualification has:
Core units = 1 Unit
Elective units = 11 Units
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Total duration of the Qualification is 63 weeks excluding 15 weeks of term break or 960 Hours. The contact hours are 20 contact
hours per week

Admission Fees (Non-refundable) : $250
Material Fees (Not restricted to books etc) : $1,250
Tuition Fees :  $13,500
Total Course fees : $15,000

Unless otherwise specified, Total course fees include all the training and assessment as well as required resources and textbooks for students to achieve the qualification or course in which they are enrolling.