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The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis offered by South Sydney College is a nationally recognised qualification designed for experienced automotive technicians seeking to specialise in advanced vehicle diagnostics. The course focuses on developing high-level skills to diagnose and resolve complex faults across modern mechanical, electronic, and integrated vehicle systems.
Throughout the course, students undertake advanced training covering areas such as petrol and diesel engine management systems, braking, steering and suspension systems, automatic transmissions, vehicle stability control, and other complex vehicle components. Learners build the capability to apply structured diagnostic processes, analyse technical data, and use specialised diagnostic equipment in workshop environments.
Delivery combines classroom-based learning with intensive, hands-on workshop training and supported online study. This blended approach ensures students develop strong theoretical understanding alongside practical diagnostic expertise, supporting progression into senior diagnostic and specialist technical roles within the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. Enquire to learn more.
To enrol, applicants must:
As a condition of enrolment, learners must provide evidence of completing an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or demonstrate equivalent competency through RPL.
Eligibility
This course is available to domestic students only.
Resources Required
Students must provide or have access to:
All classroom facilities, workshop equipment, diagnostic tools, and learning resources are provided by South Sydney College.
In this Certificate IV In Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis course, the subjects students may study include:
Core Unit (1)
AURTTA021 – Diagnose complex system faults
Elective Units (9)
AURETR037 – Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle safety systems
AURLTB104 – Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle braking systems
AURLTD109 – Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle steering and suspension systems
AURLTE104 – Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle petrol engines
AURLTE105 – Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle diesel engines
AURLTX104 – Diagnose complex faults in light vehicle automatic transmission and driveline systems
AURTTA125 – Diagnose complex faults in vehicle integrated stability control systems
AURTTR101 – Diagnose complex faults in engine management systems
AURETU006 – Diagnose complex faults in air conditioning and HVAC systems