This 2.5 years programme will provide you with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in automotive diagnostics, repair and maintenance.

Year 1 students are introduced to automotive servicing and repairs in the areas of engine systems, chassis (steering, suspension, brakes), transmission (gearbox, clutch) and electrical systems.

In Year 2, students will learn to troubleshoot complex vehicle faults and build up their understanding of electrical and electronic systems in modern vehicle systems. You will also learn essential customer service and workshop management skills. Learning is very hands-on with 70% practical. You will complete 2 Supervised Industrial Training (SIT) sessions totaling 4 months plus another 6 months of Internship attached to automotive companies for your practical training.

Automotive Technicians, Technical Advisor, Diagnostics Specialist, Service Advisor, Parts Manager, Warranty Manager, Loss Adjustor, Dealership Management, etc.

Successful completion of this 2.5 years programme will allow our students to gain the following awards:

• Diploma in Automotive Technology.
• Optional Awards
  • Specialist Advanced Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (4101) awarded by City & Guilds, UK.
  • Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 1 and 2 (for Malaysian students only).

Year 1 students may also prepare for the following:

• Cert in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (4101) awarded by City & Guilds, UK.
• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Levels 1 and 2 (for Malaysian students only).

January, April, June, August, November

Interested students should fulfill the following:

1. Aged 17 years and above.
2. For Malaysian students, passed any one of the following with minimum 3 credits:
• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), or
• Equivalent qualification.

 For International students,
• Completed O-Levels or equivalent, plus
• English proficiency of IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 530.

Malaysian students without the minimum SPM 3 credits may start with the TOC SKM Year 1 before transferring into the DAT Year 2 programme. Such students are required to complete Diploma Entry Bridging (DEB).

• University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
• West Nottinghamshire College, United Kingdom
• Edith Cowan University, Australia
• UNITEC Institute of Technology, New Zealand
• Coventry University, United Kingdom