This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify automotive electrical and mechanical systems. It is suitable for those working in the automotive service and repair industry at the forefront of the implementation of new technologies. The course covers the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design and modify automotive, electrical and mechanical systems. Students will also study a range of topics around environmental, customer service, and personal development areas.
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. International students entering this course at Paragon Polytechnic must meet the following entry requirements:
Age requirements
Students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or an international secondary school year which is equivalent to Australian Year 12) with satisfactory results, OR successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program in Australia, OR successful completion of the international Baccalaureate Certificate, OR Successful completion of an Australian qualification of AQF level 3. An educational achievement which is greater than any of these is also suitable. e.g., successful completion of Australian Year 12.
Students must have completed an automotive Certificate IV qualification in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency:
English Language Requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of completion of the International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test), either Academic (A) or General (G) band 6 overall, or its equivalent completed within 2 years from the application date.
International students who can prove one of the following criteria are not required to demonstrate their English entry requirements as listed above:
A minimum five (5) years of study in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, America, South Africa or Ireland.
Being a citizen of, and a passport issued by the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland.
Completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) in English a substantial component (at least 70%) of a qualification at AQF level 4 or higher.
Successfully completed in Australia (within the past 2 years) the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in English.
Completed an ELICOS program from a CRICOS institution and achieved an upper intermediate English level or equivalent within 2 years from the application date or its equivalent.
At the sole discretion of the institution, we reserve the right to utilise an online testing tool to evaluate the level of English proficiency of any applicant. These tests are only offered to students who may not have access to formal testing, or they may be in Australia and have undertaken previous studies or work experience.
Pre-training review
All international learners will undertake pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The aim of the review is to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the course to applicant, relevant experience and interview conducted by Paragon Polytechnic enrolment officer. Interview will also aim to identify any support needs and possible RPL opportunities.
Through pre-training review learner will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)
Students are required to complete an LLND assessment prior to the enrolment into the course. Paragon Polytechnic uses LLN robot platform for the assessment.
All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLND robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course.
Hardware/Software requirements
For students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with windows operating system and office application like Microsoft word at their own cost. Where needed, Paragon Polytechnic will provide access of computers/laptops to students.
Physical requirements
Applicants will need to have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices. (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)
Paragon Polytechnic will identify any such barriers presented by students during pre-training review and provide required support and reasonable adjustment where possible.
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Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to further automotive qualifications at tertiary level.
Delivery mode:
This program will be delivered face-to-face in the classroom and an automotive workshop.
Delivery site:
Campus: 287-313 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne 3051
Automotive Workshop: Unit 5, 60 Stubbs Street, Kensington, VIC 3031
Course duration:
This qualification is expected to be completed in thirty (30) weeks. This will include twenty-five (25) weeks of face-to-face training and five (5) weeks of term breaks.
Course credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Paragon Polytechnic Student Enrolment & Induction Policy and Assessment Policy.
Graduates may find employment as a:
