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Cambridge International College (CIC) is a multi campus English language and Vocational Education and Training (VET) institute located in Melbourne and Adelaide. All campuses are conveniently located in the Central Business District (CBD) of Melbourne and Adelaide, with easy access to public transport.Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Description of the Qualifications
The Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology is designed to provide trainees with suitable skills in the Automotive Trade whilst also providing exposure to workshop practices and procedures, allowing opportunities for trainees to enter the Automotive Industry.Trainees will be trained to service, repair and diagnose faults in motor vehicles weighing up to 4.5 tonnes and are also taught how to diagnose service and repair faults in light vehicle engines, transmission, suspension, steering, brake and electrical systems and components. The structure of the course gives trainees a sound understanding of the vehicles’ construction, component identification and operating principles. The Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) has been specifically designed to develop the trainee’s management skills in the workplace and focuses on building communication, leadership and planning skills which are fundamental in all managerial positions. For further information on the course content please refer to the course syllabus overleaf.
Work Experience
In addition to the training undertaken in the Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology and Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) courses, trainees are given the opportunity to undertake 900 hours of guaranteed unpaid work experience.
Duration
The Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology is delivered over 36 weeks in one academic year and comprises four, 9 week terms per year. The study mode is full time, which consists of 20 teacher contact hours per week. Trainees have the option to study in a daytime or evening schedule. The Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) is delivered over 36 weeks in one academic year and comprises four, 9 week terms per year. Trainees who undertake both courses will complete 2 academic years of study. The study mode is full time and consists of 20 teacher contact hours per week.
Entry Requirement
The entry requirements for these courses are the successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of studies in the trainee’s home country and minimum English level of IELTS 5.5. A Year 12 pass or its equivalent in science related subjects is desirable. Please note that the Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English at Cambridge International College has a direct pathway into all Certificate and Diploma courses.
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