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  • AUR40226
  • Certificate IV
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

This qualification covers advanced fault finding in automotive retail, service and repair workplaces. The core focus is diagnosing complex system faults in vehicles. Experienced technicians who already solve hard faults could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking the Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
SUPERSEDES
AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced mechanics who handle difficult diagnostic jobs and want a higher-level qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Master technician
  • Diagnostic technician
  • Senior automotive technician
  • Leading hand mechanic

Qualification structure

10 units in total. Up to 9 units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below. Up to 2 units may be chosen from a Certificate III qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

1 unit
  1. AURTTA121Diagnose complex system faults

Elective units

39 units
  1. AURETH103 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles
  2. AURETH104Diagnose and repair traction motor speed control systems in battery electric vehicles
  3. AURETH105Diagnose and repair high voltage traction motors in battery electric vehicles
  4. AURETH106 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles
  5. AURETH107 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles
  6. AURETH108 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle
  7. AURETH109 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles
  8. AURETH110 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles
  9. AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  10. AURETR053Apply awareness of Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS)
  11. AURETR054 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
  12. AURETR137Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
  13. AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  14. AURETU106Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems
  15. AURHTB106Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle braking systems
  16. AURHTD106Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle steering and suspension systems
  17. AURHTE103Diagnose complex faults in heavy vehicle diesel engines
  18. AURHTX106Diagnose complex faults in heavy commercial vehicle transmission and driveline systems
  19. AURJTD105Diagnose complex faults in motorcycle steering and suspension systems
  20. AURJTE102Diagnose complex faults in motorcycle engine and transmission systems
  21. AURKTA109Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant hydraulic systems
  22. AURKTB103Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant braking systems
  23. AURKTD105Diagnose complex faults in mobile plant steering and suspension systems
  24. AURLTB104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
  25. AURLTD109Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
  26. AURLTE104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
  27. AURLTE105Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines
  28. AURLTX104Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
  29. AURMTA007Conduct non-destructive testing
  30. AURMTE101Test engines using a dynamometer
  31. AURMTQ101Analyse and repair faults in performance driveline systems
  32. AURMTF001Analyse and repair performance carburetted fuel systems
  33. AURMTF002Analyse and repair performance fuel injection systems
  34. AURTTA125Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems
  35. AURTTA126Diagnose complex faults in electronic over hydraulic systems
  36. AURTTL111Diagnose complex faults in CNG fuel systems
  37. AURTTL112Diagnose complex faults in LNG fuel systems
  38. AURTTL113Diagnose complex faults in LPG fuel systems
  39. AURTTR101Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETH103 Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH106 Diagnose and repair auxiliary motors and associated components in battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH107 Diagnose and repair system instrumentation and safety interlocks in battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH108 Diagnose and repair HVAC and rechargeable energy storage cooling systems in battery electric vehicle — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  • AURETH109 Diagnose and repair DC to DC converters in battery electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles; AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  • AURETH110 Diagnose and repair high voltage rechargeable energy storage systems in hybrid electric vehicles — prerequisite: AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  • AURETR054 Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles — prerequisite: AURETR249 Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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