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Diploma of Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Education Training & Employment Australia
- Parramatta, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Advanced diagnostic training for automotive mechanics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop practical skills in certificate iv in automotive mechanical diagnosis
- Apply relevant procedures to workplace-style tasks
- And demonstrate safe
- Effective professional communication.
Career outcomes
- Automotive master technician
- Further study (Diploma of Automotive Management)
Curriculum
- 26-week course of 10 units: one core unit
- Diagnosing complex system faults
- Plus nine electives on complex faults in safety systems
- Petrol and diesel engines
- Engine management
- Braking
- Steering and suspension
- And automatic transmission and driveline systems
- With business communication topics.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Prerequisite: an automotive mechanical Certificate III or equivalent demonstrated competency
- Age 18+
- Year 12 or equivalent
- English IELTS 6
- TOEFL 60
- PTE Academic 52
- CAE 169 or OET B.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over, Completed Year 12 or equivalent (some courses require a Police Check and Working with Children Check before practical placement).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $9,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $29,710 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Parramatta (Sydney) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Automotive |
| Department | Department of Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $9,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $29,710 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge 169.

