UndergraduateEngineering
Diploma of Automotive Technology
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Box Hill Institute's Diploma of Automotive Technology, CRICOS 091702E, is a 12 unit VET qualification covering vehicle mechanics, electronics, diagnostics and repair techniques across engines, transmissions, brakes and steering, combining theoretical study with hands on practical experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
The course sits at the top of Box Hill's automotive pathway: international students enter it after completing the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (or the equivalent), and students who don't yet meet entry requirements can apply for all three as a single package offer. Graduates are prepared for automotive technician, mechanic or automotive management roles, with the course aimed at producing professionals able to keep up with evolving automotive technology, including advanced diagnostics, environmental and business/management skills, and systems analysis.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 12 units of competency in vehicle mechanics
- electronics
- diagnostics and repair
- covering engines
- transmissions
- brakes and steering
- combining classroom theory with hands on workshop practice
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
International students must have successfully completed the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, or the equivalent. Applicants who do not meet entry requirements can apply for all three courses as a package offer. Box Hill Institute only accepts enrolments from international students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
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