Diploma Automotive Engineering Full Time

Diploma of Automotive Technology

at Queensland School of Beauty Therapy · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

103359A

CRICOS provider code

00663E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

36 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$16,500 total

Per year

A$23,833/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Diploma of Automotive Technology is a practical qualification for people who want to work on cars and light vehicles at a technician level. You'll learn how to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, braking, steering and electrical systems, and how to use scan tools and workshop equipment safely. Assessment is mostly hands-on in a workshop, so you spend your time pulling things apart, testing components and putting them back together rather than sitting in lectures.

The course runs for 36 weeks. Australian diplomas are made up of units of study, each with a set number of credit points, and you need to pass all required units to graduate. Some providers deliver the diploma over two or three semesters or trimesters, and may include a work placement or workshop-based project where you apply your skills to a real vehicle or customer job. Check the official course page for the exact unit list and delivery schedule.

You'll come out with the skills employers expect from a qualified automotive technician: fault-finding, servicing, repair, and the ability to read technical manuals and follow workplace safety rules. The diploma also covers basic business and customer service tasks, which helps if you want to run your own workshop later.

This course suits school leavers who like working with their hands, career changers who want a trade qualification, and people already in the industry who want to formalise their experience. It's also a pathway to further study, such as a bachelor degree in automotive engineering or technology, with credit for your diploma units. International students should confirm English requirements and visa conditions on the official page, and check the CRICOS register for current tuition and course details.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Automotive technician or mechanic in dealerships, independent workshops or fleet maintenance
Service advisor or parts interpreter in automotive retail and repair businesses
Workshop supervisor or small business owner
Vehicle inspector or quality control officer
Further study: bachelor degree in automotive engineering or technology with credit for diploma units

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Diploma of Automotive Technology at Queensland School of Beauty Therapy?

It typically takes 36 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$16,500 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Automotive technician or mechanic in dealerships, independent workshops or fleet maintenanceService advisor or parts interpreter in automotive retail and repair businessesWorkshop supervisor or small business ownerVehicle inspector or quality control officerFurther study: bachelo...

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