Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
AUR40212
J415
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 17/01/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service and repair environment.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
automotive lead or master technician
automotive technical adviser.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThose undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in ten (10) units of competency, consisting of:
- one (1) core unit, plus
- nine (9) elective units, of which:
- up to nine (9) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to two (2) elective 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.
1. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF388 | AURTTA4021 | Carry out diagnosis of complex system faults | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to nine (9) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W631 | AUR40208 | Certificate IV in Automotive Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAB6 | AUR40216 | Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis are required to have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships