AUR50116 Diploma of Automotive Management
Diploma of Automotive Management covers the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, analyze, evaluate, design, and modify vehicle systems in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. This course is designed for international students who are not involved in a traditional traineeship and will be involved in both theory and practical training in a full-time capacity to gain the qualification.
| Course code | AUR50116 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom), and workshop simulation. |
| Duration | Domestic: 44 weeks
International: 44 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements. |
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may lead to a relevant Advanced Diploma qualification
Employment or occupational pathway
The Diploma of Automotive Management prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who are performing advanced diagnosis and design tasks in the automotive industry.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Advanced diagnostic technician
- Automotive Workshop Manager
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units,
consisting of 6 core and 6 elective units
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| BSBWHS501 | Ensure a Safe Workplace |
| AURAEA004 | Manage environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| BSBMGT502 | Manage People Performance |
| BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
| AURAMA006 | Contribute to planning and implementing business improvement in an automotive workplace |
| AURAMA005 | Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace |
| Electives | |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage Meetings |
| BSBWOR501 | Manage Personal Work Priorities & Professional Development |
| BSBHRM405 | Support the Recruitment Selection, Induction Processes |
| BSBMGT517 | Manage Operational Plan |
| BSBOPS501 | Manage business resources |
| BSBCUS501 | Manage Quality Customer Service |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.