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Work placement
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
- Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis will prepare you for the following roles.
Automotive Mechanic
An Automotive Mechanic performs servicing and maintenance on a range of motor vehicles, including light cars, motorbikes and heavy vehicles. You mi...
Workshop Manager
A Workshop Manager takes care of daily operations in a mechanical workshop. You’ll arrange testing, parts replacements and repairs for a range of v...
Senior Automotive Mechanic
A Senior Automotive Mechanic performs a range of repairs on light vehicles, trucks, motorbikes and other motor vehicles. You’ll supervise a team of...
Motorcycle Mechanic
A Motorcycle Mechanic repairs and services motorcycles. You might work for a specialised workshop, an automotive repairer or for a professional mot...
Agricultural Mechanic
An Agricultural Mechanic performs repair work on agricultural machinery and equipment. You might fix mechanical issues or conduct regular maintenan...
Truck Mechanic
A Truck Mechanic performs servicing and repair work on trucks and other heavy vehicles. You might inspect vehicles to determine problem issues and...
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
A Heavy Vehicle Mechanic carries out mechanical repairs and servicing on vehicles such as trucks and buses. You might identify problem issues and p...
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
A Heavy Diesel Mechanic carries out repairs and maintenance on diesel motors. You’ll specialise in heavy vehicles and will also work with transmiss...
Light Vehicle Mechanic
A Light Vehicle Mechanic repairs and services motor vehicles. You might perform work on a range of vehicles or specialise in a particular car brand...
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