The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis is designed for skilled automotive professionals who want to advance their careers by specialising in diagnosing and solving complex mechanical issues. This program provides advanced training to help you become an expert in identifying faults and implementing high-level repairs across a wide range of vehicle systems.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, the course equips you with practical experience using industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment. You’ll develop the technical expertise required to work on advanced mechanical and electronic systems, ensuring vehicles operate at peak performance.

This qualification is ideal for those looking to take on leadership roles in the automotive sector, such as Automotive Lead Technician or Technical Adviser. By completing this course, you’ll gain the confidence and capability to handle challenging diagnostic tasks and support the ongoing advancements in automotive technology.

To enrol, students must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification. Upon finishing this course, you will gain a distinct competitive edge in the job market, opening doors to advanced roles within the industry, including Automotive Lead Technician and Technical Adviser.

This course focuses on developing advanced diagnostic capabilities and technical skills. Key learning outcomes include:

• Diagnosing and resolving complex faults in mechanical and electronic systems.
• Analysing and repairing fuel injection and braking systems.
• Testing engines and identifying performance issues using advanced tools.
• Addressing faults in steering, suspension, and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshooting stability control systems and electric vehicle components.
• Using a dynamometer and other specialised equipment to test and diagnose engine performance.

Sample course units:

• AURTTA021 Diagnose complex system faults
• AURETR037 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
• AURLTB104 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
• AURLTD109 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
• AURLTE104 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
• AURLTE105 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines
• AURLTX104 Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
• AURTTA125 Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems
• AURTTR101 Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems

This course opens the door to a wide range of senior career opportunities in the automotive industry. This qualification equips you with the technical expertise and practical skills needed for a variety of specialised roles, such as:

• Automotive Lead Technician
• Automotive Master Technician
• Automotive Technical Adviser
• Senior Diagnostic Technician

• Be at least 16 years old
• Hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English language:

  • IELTS Test:

    • Overall band score 6.0; or;
    • Overall band score 5.5 if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • Overall band score of 5.0 if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test:

    • 169; or
    • 162, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • 154, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • PTE:

    • 50; or
    • 42, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • 36, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • OET:

    • A score of at least B for each test component of the OET.

Exemptions:

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland
• You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• You have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• In the 2 years before applying for the approved visa for study in Australia, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a approved visa for study in Australia.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

Download our Course Info pack for the latest fees and schedules, and contact our Education Advisors for specials that may be applicable for your country.

*South Sydney College (SSC) does not offer VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

20 hours/week (15 hours via face to face, 5 hours via e-learning portal)