AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME
Dip
About the Course
First time ever, in Sri Lanka provide an (AQF) Australian Qualification Framework to Sri Lankan students to achieve your dream in higher studies in Automotive Technology in Australia. With 19.5 million registered motor vehicles in Australia and developments in fuels, hybrid and electric vehicles, it is an exciting time to become a qualified motor mechanic in both Sri Lanka and Australia.
Get trade qualification for your industry experience with the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. Westgate College is partnering with Micro Lanka (Pvt) Ltd to facilitate with the training experience and internship for students enrolled to programme.
Entry Requirements
- After A/L’s or O/L’s with 2S passes/ pending results or 5C passes including C for mathematics and English
- Equivalent qualifications in the Cambridge/ Edexcel Syllabus with O/L and A/L stream
- Any other equivalent qualification approved by the academic/board of panel in the Westgate College and IIA
- An IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a Certificate Level IV for Innovative Institute of Australia
Physical Requirements
Have physical attributes suitable for working in the automotive industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment including lifting and carrying heavy objects within scope of safe working practices (i.e. removing and fitting engine electrical components and parts)
Time Duration
The AQF volume of learning of certificate level 3 is 1200 – 2400 hours, which is 1 year course duration with training/practical component in workshop.
The volume of learning allocated to a qualification should include all teaching, learning and assessment activities that are required to be undertaken by the typical student to achieve the learning outcomes.
These activities may include some or all of the following:
Guided learning (such as classes, lectures, tutorials, or self-paced study guides), individual study, and research, learning activities in the simulated workplace and assessment activities
Face to face and simulated practical Learning | 690 Hrs |
Supervised Assessment Activities | 350 Hrs |
Self-paced/Home Study (homework, assignments, case studies, research) | 420 Hrs |
Total Amount of Learning | 1460 Hrs |
Delivery Site:
- Westgate College main premises-Dalugama rd, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Training site: Micro Cars Workshop, Dalugama, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Education / Employment Pathway
On completion of AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, students may undertake qualifications at Certificate IV or above in AUR training package – for e.g. AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis in Australia
Entry to higher studies in any relevant field in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering programme
Employment Pathway
- Light vehicle mechanical technician
- Automotive Light Vehicle Electrical Repair Technician
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- Vehicle Repair Technician Motor Mechanic (General)
Lecturer Panel
Programme will be delivered by experienced lecturer panel in the field with trainers of Micro Cars workshop with practical components. Head of Engineering Department: MNMK Mudunna
Learner Need and Student Support System
Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:
- Language Literacy Numeracy Support
- Mentoring from trainers
- Additional classes, tutorials, and workshops Computer and technology support
Additional Benefits
- Free IELTS training session which is worth around 65,000LKR
- Free General English classes for students to upgrade the competitive skills and knowledge in the English language requirements
- Course Fee Structure’
- Registration Few- 50,000LKR (Non-Refundable)
- Royalty Fee – AUD1000
- Course fee can be structured and paid in installments
- Insurance/Medical Coverage- 49,999LKR