INTERNATIONAL

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

National Code: AUR40216

Description

This course is aimed at technicians who have completed a certificate III in an automotive trade and wish to gain a higher level of skills in the diagnosis of complex vehicle systems. This course provides a higher level of training in the areas of analysis and evaluation of various automotive systems, including engines, brakes, transmission, steering and suspension. Various automotive electrical systems are also included, as well as engine management, vehicle safety systems and hybrid vehicles.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Teaching Duration

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weeks

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (AUR40216)
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete 1 core unit plus 9 elective units.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Diagnose complex system faults	80	TAASG	AURTTA021

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Analyse and repair performance carburetted fuel systems	20	TABCD	AURMTF001
Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems	20	TABCE	AURMTF002
Conduct non-destructive testing	20	TABCC	AURMTA007
Determine retail rates for automotive products and services	60	TABCG	AURAAA002
Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems	50	TABCF	AURTTR001
Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems	50	TABYR	AURTTR101
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines	50	TABCA	AURLTE004
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines	50	TABYS	AURLTE104
Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems	50	TABYT	AURLTD109
Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	30	TABCH	AURAEA004
Test engines using a dynamometer	40	TAANR	AURMTE001

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.