Gold Coast, QLD • Automotive Engineering

Automotive Engineering Courses in Gold Coast

State: Queensland • Living Cost: $360 - $500 / week
Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)

Explore 122 accredited CRICOS-registered automotive engineering degrees and vocational courses in Gold Coast. Compare university tuition fees, qualification levels, and post-study work visa rights.

Total Courses
122
CRICOS Automotive courses
Average Total Fee
$12,842
Across all qualifications
Lowest Course Fee
$3,000
Affordable options
Post-Study Visa
+1 Yr Regional
Subclass 485 work rights
Location & Visa Advantage
Studying Automotive Engineering in Gold Coast (QLD)

Because Gold Coast is a Designated Regional Area (Category 2 - Major Regional Centre), international graduates completing at least 2 academic years of study in Gold Coast qualify for an extra 1 year on their Subclass 485 Post-Study Work Visa and 5 bonus migration points for Australian Permanent Residency.

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Top Institutions for Automotive Engineering in Gold Coast

Leading registered providers

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

Institution NameLocationCoursesCampus TypeExplore
Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 02035F • Private
FOREST LAKE, QLD15 coursesRegional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)View →
Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03430J • Private
Uppper Mount Gravatt, QLD6 coursesMajor MetroView →
TAFE Queensland
CRICOS: 03020E • Government
South Brisbane, QLD5 coursesMajor MetroView →
GLOBAL TRAINING INNOVATIONS PTY. LTD.
CRICOS: 03413K • Private
MANSFIELD, QLD5 coursesMajor MetroView →
Victorian Institute of Applied Learning Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03922M • Private
Eight Mile Plains, QLD5 coursesMajor MetroView →
Skilled Services Australia Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03328G • Private
Slacks Creek, QLD4 coursesMajor MetroView →
INTERNATIONAL FITNESS INSTITUTE PTY LTD
CRICOS: 03841A • Private
CARINDALE, QLD4 coursesMajor MetroView →
Mechtech Institute Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 04431M • Private
FORESTDALE, QLD3 coursesMajor MetroView →
GSB College Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 04443G • Private
ASPLEY, QLD3 coursesMajor MetroView →
Northampton College Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 04457A • Private
TINGALPA, QLD3 coursesMajor MetroView →

Automotive Engineering Courses by Degree Level in Gold Coast

Distribution of automotive engineering course offerings across academic levels.

Qualification
Certificate IV
47 courses
Qualification
Diploma
21 courses
Qualification
Certificate III
10 courses
Qualification
Vocational Short Course
1 courses
Trade Licensing & Migration Pathway

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

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

ANZSCO Code321211 / 321212
OccupationMotor Mechanic (General) / Diesel Motor Mechanic
Assessing / Licensing BodyTrades Recognition Australia (TRA)
English RequirementIELTS 5.5 overall (PTE 42) – no band below 5.0
Course Duration1 to 2 Years (52-104 weeks)
Apprenticeship / Work PlacementYes – 360+ hrs placement + 1,725 hrs Job Ready employment
PR Visa PathwaysSubclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 491
CRICOS Course CodesCertificate 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 Gold Coast (QLD). Always verify current CRICOS registration and state licensing with the authority above.

Accredited Automotive Engineering Courses in Gold Coast

Showing 30 courses

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

Course Name & CodeInstitutionLevel & DurationWork PlacementEstimated 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: 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
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
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
CRICOS: 120304H
BRISBANE PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE PTY LTD
KENMORE, QLD
Certificate IV
1 Year (52 wks)
—$11,450
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
CRICOS: 091675C
GLOBAL TRAINING INNOVATIONS PTY. LTD.
MANSFIELD, QLD
Certificate IV
48 Weeks
—$11,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
CRICOS: 120295D
GLOBAL TRAINING INNOVATIONS PTY. LTD.
MANSFIELD, QLD
Certificate IV
48 Weeks
—$11,500
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
CRICOS: 102386F
Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
FOREST LAKE, QLD
Certificate IV
1.3 Years (68 wks)
Integrated WIL$12,000
Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
CRICOS: 103585B
Intech Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
FOREST LAKE, QLD
Certificate IV
1.3 Years (65 wks)
Integrated WIL$12,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Estimated total course fees for Automotive Engineering in Gold Coast average around $12,842, starting from $3,000 for vocational or undergraduate qualifications. Tuition fees vary based on university ranking, degree level (Bachelor vs Masters), and program duration.