Mechanical & Automotive
The Auto Diagnostics Technician programme is a structured vocational training programme designed in alignment with professional standards, workshop procedures, manufacturer-oriented service logic, and real automotive industry practice. The programme develops practical diagnostic competence, professional judgement, safe working methods, and the ability to interpret technical information and service data in real repair environments. Training is organised into progressive blocks that combine classroom theory, supervised workshop practice, guided technical exercises, diagnostic tasks on vehicle systems, and formal assessment. The programme is documented in a format suitable for institutional use, competence verification, and external or international review through published programme information, curriculum structure, and declared learning outcomes.
Individuals seeking formal vocational qualification and documented competence in automotive diagnostics and fault identification.
Practitioners with practical experience who want to systematise diagnostic skills, close competence gaps, and validate professional capability through structured training and assessment.
Employees of service centres, fleet operators, dealerships, and transport companies who require documented proof of competence for professional development, compliance, tendering, or career progression.
Apply occupational safety, environmental protection, and workshop risk-control requirements during diagnostic work on vehicles.
Interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, fault codes, technical bulletins, and diagnostic procedures for different vehicle systems.
Select and use diagnostic scanners, multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure gauges, and other test equipment correctly and safely.
Carry out systematic diagnostics of engine management, ignition, fuel, charging, starting, braking, steering, and electronic control systems according to established procedures.
Identify faults, confirm root causes, distinguish between electrical, mechanical, sensor, and communication-related problems, and propose corrective actions.
Perform inspection, testing, and verification of repair results and evaluate whether vehicle systems meet functional and quality requirements.
Complete diagnostic records, service reports, recommendations, and job documentation accurately and in accordance with workshop procedures.
Communicate diagnostic findings, technical risks, and repair recommendations effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and clients.
Instructional time
Total: 480 academic hours (Theory 160, Practice 260, Independent study 40, Final assessment 20).
Issued documents
Assessment
Assessment includes continuous evaluation through written tests, guided technical tasks, workshop performance, documentation quality, and a final practical examination demonstrating diagnostic competence in accordance with programme requirements.
Prerequisites
Basic literacy and numeracy, readiness for practical workshop training, and ability to follow occupational safety requirements are expected. Prior professional experience is not mandatory, although familiarity with automotive service environments may be beneficial.
Training format
Competence-based vocational training delivered through classroom theory, supervised practical workshops, guided exercises, diagnostic tasks on real and simulated vehicle systems, technical documentation work, and formal assessment.