Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
12 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 6 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $17,000 - $21,700, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $17,000 - $21,700
- Course length
- 1 yr - 2 yrs
- Providers
- 12 providers
- Cities
- 6 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $14,000 - $22,500. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
AUR31520 · Vehicle Mechanics
What it prepares you for
The Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology prepares you for work as a Diesel Engine Technician.
You complete 28 units: 14 core and 14 electives chosen by the provider.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on a variety of diesel engines and associated systems in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
What you study
14 core units every student completes, plus 14 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
- AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
- AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
- AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
- AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
- AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
- AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Diesel Engine Technician
Diesel Engine Specialists overhaul, repair and service diesel engines and fuel systems and components, and also service and repair diesel fuel injection systems and emission control and engine forced induction systems. They may perform minor repairs to electrical circuits and electronic engine management systems.
Registration and next steps
- No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IICertificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology1 providerAUD $5,000
- 02Certificate III · This courseCertificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology12 providersAUD $17,000 - $21,700
- 03Certificate IVCertificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling4 providersAUD $6,500 - $8,000
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