Diploma Of Automotive Technology | AUR50216
Learn the Tools of the Trade
This qualification will enable you to diagnose, analyse and evaluate faults in vehicle sub systems. You will develop your skills in researching and presenting technical reports. You will learn in varying environments from lectures, practical demonstrations through to experiencing servicing and repairing vehicles in both a simulated and automotive work placement program.
Modes of Study
This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 200 hours. Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation.
What will I study?
Major Study Areas
Mechanical and Electrical systems, maintenance, service and repair .
Automotive diagnostics, analysis and evaluation of fault identification and rectification
Business and management
Report and document development
Occupational health and safety
Customer service
Researching and presenting technical reports
Campus Information
Docklands
Our Docklands campus is located in the beautiful harbour-front suburb of Docklands. Adjacent to the Melbourne CBD, the campus is easily accessible by trams, which stop outside the campus. Only a 5 minute walk to the central Southern Cross Train Station, it is extremely easy to get to campus wherever you are in Melbourne. Only a short stroll from the waterfront, you can enjoy trendy cafés and boutique shopping outside of class hours. With the Victorian Urban Award of Excellence and a five-star green rating, the facility is now a major player in Auto Technology. It incorporates: World-class vehicle and engine testing facilities. New workshop spaces. A purpose-built auto electrical lab. The campus is also a short stroll away from many of Melbourne’s major retail, service and manufacturing industries.
Intakes
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers at Kangan Institute
Join our team at Kangan Institute
If you are keen to make a real difference to students and industry across the communities, we would love to hear from you.
With state-of-the-art training centres located across metro Melbourne, offering a wide range of courses in a variety of fields.
You will be joining a passionate, collaborative and professional team that embraces people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Working for Kangan Institute
To help you be job ready as quickly as possible, you will be provided with a tailored induction program upon starting with us.
As an education provider, staff development is critical in maintaining a workforce that has professional, educational and industry currency. We actively encourage the development of all staff and have a number of regular programs to support this:
teacher mentor program for new staff who may have extensive industry experience but less teaching experience
TAFE development centre programs
industry release is a critical activity for maintaining professional standards and technical competence of our staff
25% discount on public courses delivered by Kangan Institute
support to pursue external professional development such as attending conferences or workshops, and subscribing to professional body memberships
study assistance
What do we offer?
We support diversity, and practise and promote respectful workplace behaviours and believe a healthy work-life balance is key to engagement and productivity. With this in mind, here are some of the benefits we currently offer.
Employee Benefits:
flexible working arrangements
an annual program of health safety and wellbeing workshops and seminars
salary packaging and salary sacrifice options which enable you to incorporate different non-cash benefits within your total remuneration package to suit your circumstances
access to services within and outside our campuses at a discounted cost such as hair and beauty services, meals at the onsite training restaurant, MYKI 365 day passes, travel deals through Flight Centre
free onsite parking
Lifestyle Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Easy access to our campuses via public transport
Onsite cafeterias
Most of our campus and office locations provide a range of holistic lifestyle facilities for all employees including:
Prayer rooms
Parents’ rooms
On-site showers
Bike storage
Libraries
PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements:
Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher
English language: Academic IELTS 5.5 overall no band less than 5.0 or recognised equivalent
- Course Code: 091698G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
8400 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A