🏢 AUR40116 – Certificate IV in Automotive Management

📘 Overview

The Certificate IV in Automotive Management (AUR40116) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip experienced automotive professionals with the management skills required to lead teams and run workshop operations effectively. Offered by Australian Skills Asian Colleges, this program is tailored for Vietnamese students who want to transition from technical roles into leadership and supervisory positions in Australia’s dynamic automotive industry.

Positioned at AQF Level 4, this course blends automotive industry experience with core business competencies, making it an ideal upskilling pathway for technicians aiming to move into workshop coordination, service management, or even open their own automotive business.

🧑‍💼 What You Will Learn

AUR40116 delivers targeted learning in management, leadership, and business operations. Core areas of study include:

• Managing automotive customer relations and service delivery

• Leading and supervising a team of technicians and workshop staff

• Overseeing quality assurance, repairs, and service timelines

• Planning and scheduling workshop workloads and resources

• Managing occupational health and safety (WHS) compliance

• Applying financial and business planning in an automotive context

Students will engage in real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and role-play scenarios to develop both soft and technical leadership skills.

👨‍🔧 Career Outcomes

Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles in a range of automotive environments, including:

• Workshop Manager / Supervisor

• Service Department Coordinator

• Fleet Maintenance Team Leader

• Automotive Business Manager

These positions are essential in dealership networks, independent repair shops, and fleet service operations throughout Australia.

🕒 Course Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 6 – 12 months (flexible full-time or part-time)

• Delivery Mode: On-campus or blended learning (theory + practical casework)

• Campus: Melbourne and Sydney – Australian Skills Asian Colleges

✈️ Skilled Migration & PR Pathways

While this course alone may not qualify for skilled migration, it enhances eligibility when combined with a Certificate III or IV trade qualification such as:

• AUR30620 – Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

• AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Mechanical Diagnosis

Graduates may be considered for:

• Subclass 482 – Employer Sponsored Visa

• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa

• Subclass 190 – State Nominated Visa (with trade background)

📝 Entry Requirements

• Certificate III in an automotive field or equivalent experience

• IELTS 5.5 or higher (or equivalent English proficiency)

• Prior industry experience is strongly recommended

🇦🇺 Why Study in Australian Skills Asia Colleges?

• Leadership roles offer higher salaries and greater job security

• Learn modern business and workshop practices

• Opportunity to manage teams in diverse workshop environments

• Excellent pathway to career independence and small business ownership

🌏 Vietnamese Student Support

Australian Skills Asian Colleges provides:

• Vietnamese-speaking instructors and support staff

• Practical management workshops and employer connections

• Resume coaching, interview prep, and visa guidance