Brisbane, QLD • Automotive Engineering

Automotive Engineering Courses in Brisbane

State: Queensland • Living Cost: $380 - $540 / week

Major Metropolitan Hub

Explore 131 accredited CRICOS-registered automotive engineering degrees and vocational courses in Brisbane. Compare university tuition fees, qualification levels, and post-study work visa rights.

Total Courses

131

CRICOS Automotive courses

Average Total Fee

$12,198

Across all qualifications

Lowest Course Fee

$3,000

Affordable options

Post-Study Visa

2–3 Yrs Metro

Subclass 485 work rights

Location & Visa Advantage

Studying Automotive Engineering in Brisbane (QLD)

Brisbane offers unparalleled access to global corporate headquarters, research facilities, and leading tech/finance enterprises. International graduates receive standard 2–3 year Subclass 485 Post-Study Work Visas upon graduation.

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Top Institutions for Automotive Engineering in Brisbane

Leading registered providers

Registered Australian universities and higher education institutions offering accredited automotive engineering programs in Brisbane.

Institution Name	Location	Courses	Campus Type	Explore
Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd CRICOS: 02035F • Private	FOREST LAKE, QLD	11 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03217C • Private	West Footscray, VIC	6 courses	Major Metro	View →
Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03430J • Private	Uppper Mount Gravatt, QLD	6 courses	Major Metro	View →
GLOBAL TRAINING INNOVATIONS PTY. LTD. CRICOS: 03413K • Private	MANSFIELD, QLD	5 courses	Major Metro	View →
Victorian Institute of Applied Learning Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03922M • Private	Eight Mile Plains, QLD	5 courses	Major Metro	View →
Skilled Services Australia Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03328G • Private	Slacks Creek, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
TAFE Queensland CRICOS: 03020E • Government	South Brisbane, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
INTERNATIONAL FITNESS INSTITUTE PTY LTD CRICOS: 03841A • Private	CARINDALE, QLD	4 courses	Major Metro	View →
GSB College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04443G • Private	ASPLEY, QLD	3 courses	Major Metro	View →
Northampton College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 04457A • Private	TINGALPA, QLD	3 courses	Major Metro	View →

Automotive Engineering Courses by Degree Level in Brisbane

Distribution of automotive engineering course offerings across academic levels.

Qualification

Certificate IV

50 courses

Qualification

Diploma

22 courses

Qualification

Certificate III

6 courses

Qualification

Vocational Short Course

1 courses

Trade Licensing & Migration Pathway

Automotive Engineering – Licensing, ANZSCO & TRA / CASA Requirements in Brisbane

International students completing a CRICOS-registered automotive engineering package in Brisbane graduate with a qualification assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) for skilled migration.

ANZSCO Code	321211 / 321212
Occupation	Motor Mechanic (General) / Diesel Motor Mechanic
Assessing / Licensing Body	Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
English Requirement	IELTS 5.5 overall (PTE 42) – no band below 5.0
Course Duration	1 to 2 Years (52-104 weeks)
Apprenticeship / Work Placement	Yes – 360+ hrs placement + 1,725 hrs Job Ready employment
PR Visa Pathways	Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491
CRICOS Course Codes	Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology • AUR30620 • Automotive Technology • Diesel Engine Technology

TRA Job Ready Program (JRP) – 4 steps: Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) on completion of the trade package → Job Ready Employment (JRE) – 1,725 hours paid work over minimum 12 months on Subclass 485 → Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA) → Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA) for a Full Skills Assessment. Fees: placement included, JRP registration approx. AUD $500-$800.

Tool / Equipment Allowance: Tool allowance AUD $800-$1,200 for diagnostic and hand tools (varies by RTO)

Provider examples and fee ranges below are taken from live CRICOS data for Brisbane (QLD). Always verify current CRICOS registration and state licensing with the authority above.

Accredited Automotive Engineering Courses in Brisbane

Showing 30 courses

Verified CRICOS-registered courses with full tuition fee schedules and duration details.

Course Name & Code	Institution	Level & Duration	Work Placement	Estimated Total Fee
Drive multi-combination vehicle CRICOS: 120065G	Mechtech Institute Pty Ltd FORESTDALE, QLD	Vocational Short Course 1 Weeks	—	$3,000
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology CRICOS: 103678H	Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd FOREST LAKE, QLD	Certificate II 33 Weeks	—	$5,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120485J	GSB College Pty Ltd ASPLEY, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$5,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120624C	GSB College Pty Ltd ASPLEY, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$5,500
Diploma of Automotive Technology CRICOS: 095324E	Skilled Services Australia Pty Ltd Slacks Creek, QLD	Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$5,900
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology CRICOS: 120656F	Northampton College Pty Ltd TINGALPA, QLD	Certificate III 26 Weeks	—	$6,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120659C	Northampton College Pty Ltd TINGALPA, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$6,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling CRICOS: 103582E	Skilled Services Australia Pty Ltd Slacks Creek, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$6,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 113845D	Skilled Services Australia Pty Ltd Slacks Creek, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$6,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120623D	Skilled Services Australia Pty Ltd Slacks Creek, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$6,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 102855D	Cambridge Academy of English Pty Ltd SLACKS CREEK, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$6,800
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120266J	Cambridge Academy of English Pty Ltd SLACKS CREEK, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$6,800
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling CRICOS: 103581F	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Certificate IV 38 Weeks	—	$6,900
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 095395A	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Certificate IV 20 Weeks	—	$7,200
Certificate IV in Automotive Management CRICOS: 102971M	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Certificate IV 22 Weeks	Integrated WIL	$7,200
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120279D	TAFE Queensland South Brisbane, QLD	Certificate IV 20 Weeks	—	$7,200
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120358E	Australian Technical Training Institute of Queensland Pty Ltd DARRA, QLD	Certificate IV 24 Weeks	—	$8,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 091671G	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd West Footscray, VIC	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$8,250
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 120288C	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd West Footscray, VIC	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$8,250
Diploma of Automotive Technology CRICOS: 092624F	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd West Footscray, VIC	Diploma 26 Weeks	—	$9,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 091667C	New England Institute of Technology Pty Ltd East Brisbane, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$9,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling CRICOS: 103583D	New England School of English Pty. Ltd. East Brisbane, QLD	Certificate IV 26 Weeks	—	$9,500
Diploma of Automotive Management CRICOS: 091685A	Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd FOREST LAKE, QLD	Diploma 1.0 Years (54 wks)	—	$10,000
Diploma of Automotive Technology CRICOS: 091701F	Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd FOREST LAKE, QLD	Diploma 1.2 Years (64 wks)	Integrated WIL	$10,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling CRICOS: 103579M	Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd FOREST LAKE, QLD	Certificate IV 1.1 Years (57 wks)	Integrated WIL	$10,000
Diploma of Automotive Management CRICOS: 120378A	Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd FOREST LAKE, QLD	Diploma 1.0 Years (54 wks)	—	$10,000
Diploma of Automotive Management CRICOS: 091692B	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd West Footscray, VIC	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$11,000
Diploma of Automotive Management CRICOS: 120374E	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd West Footscray, VIC	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$11,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis CRICOS: 0101456	BRISBANE PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE PTY LTD KENMORE, QLD	Certificate IV 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$11,450
Diploma of Automotive Technology CRICOS: 0101457	BRISBANE PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE PTY LTD KENMORE, QLD	Diploma 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$11,450

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Automotive Engineering courses cost in Brisbane?

Estimated total course fees for Automotive Engineering in Brisbane average around $12,198, starting from $3,000 for vocational or undergraduate qualifications. Tuition fees vary based on university ranking, degree level (Bachelor vs Masters), and program duration.

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