Automotive combination Overview
This combination of qualifications reflects the need to skill shortages by individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.This combination also reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Motor Trade Association of Australia report found 52 per cent of automotive businesses nationally were experiencing a shortage of skilled labour and found there was a skilled labour shortage of 31,143 positions nationally.
That means there will be in strong demand with about 67,700 openings for automotive service technicians and mechanics projected each year over the decade! We understand automotive technicians of the future will need to engage in ongoing training programs to stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends. This combination of qualifications will increase your adaptability so as new vehicles evolve, and new diagnostic tools and repair techniques become standard in the automotive landscape you will be prepared to maximise opportunities.
what you'll learn
what you'll learn
Light vehicle problem solve, repair and service a range of automotive systems:
- cooling systems
- fuel systems
- air conditioning
- emission control systems clutch assemblies, manual and automatic transmissions
- braking systems
- final drive assemblies and steering
Diagnose complex faults:
- light vehicle petrol engines
- stability control systems
- Braking Systems
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- transmission and safety systems
- petrol engine and electrical systems
During the course you will develop skills to:
- Safe and best work practices for automotive workplaces
- Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- Diagnose and repair engine management systems
- Diagnose and repair charging, starting and ignition systems
- Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
- Diagnose and repair cooling systems
- Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering, hydrolic suspension and emision systems
- Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- Inspect and service engines and braking systems
- Use and maintain automotive workplace tools and equipment
- and more
COURSE DETAILS
duration and cost
Course duration 110 weeks including
- Teaching 82 weeks (20 hours per week)
- Holidays 28 weeks
Costs
- Tuition fee $24,000
- Resource fee $500
- Enrolment fee $250
Please refer to our brochure for further information
Units of competency
· Certificate III has 36 units to be completed
· After completing Cert III the Certificte IV has at least 6 units to be completed
download course guide at the end of page to see unit outline
Delivery
- Face to face
- Self study
- Practical
- 8 hours at the classroom
- 8 hours practical skills class
- 4 hours/week of study support (learning and assessment tasks between face-to-face consultations)
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
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Entry Requirements Domestic: No entry requirements.
International Students: Age: Be 18 years of age or over.
Interview: Prior to enrolment, it is mandatory that students attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation on-campus or phone/Skype/email consultation before enrolment to determine course suitability (English level appropriateness, interests, intentions), identify relevant electives, costs, RPL and elective pre-requisites.
English proficiency: IELTS Academic or General English score of 6.0 or above with no band score below 5.5 or
Attainment of Advanced English proficiency from a recognised ELICOS provider or
International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
Completion of year 12 (Australia) or equivalent in students home country. Students who have not completed high school must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicates a likely success of course completion.
Note: Students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Direct Credit. This may reduce the course time. See website or contact AGI for details. All new students (except RPL candidates) are required to undertake an LLN Test after enrolment and prior to commencing the course to assist college personnel in identifying students who may require support in language and/or numeracy.
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Explore Your Qualifications
Explore Your Qualification
- This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform advanced diagnostic tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry
Contact us
postal address
PO Box 6081,
Upper Mount Gravatt,
Queensland, Australia 4122
contact us
P. 07 3096 0566 / M. 04 5044 3415
Course enquiries: info@agi.edu.au
Administration: admin@agi.edu.au
International students: admissions@agi.edu.au
administration
Suite 3 Ground Floor, 17-19 Mount Gravatt Capalaba Rd
Upper Mount Gravatt,
Queensland, 4122