AUR50126 Diploma of Automotive Management

Formal recognition for automotive professionals who undertake leadership and management roles across all sectors of the automotive industry.

Overview

Get recognised for the leadership and management experience you’ve already built in the automotive industry. The AUR50126 Diploma of Automotive Management is the nationally recognised qualification for people who manage budgets, customer relations, workplace safety and business improvement across automotive retail, service and repair operations. It is suited to those already working in senior management roles across all sectors of the automotive industry. ATSR guides you through the RPL process, converting your real-world management experience into this AQF-recognised qualification issued by a partner RTO.

Career Opportunities

Automotive Service Manager

Leads service, repair and parts departments, overseeing technician allocation and customer satisfaction across the workshop.

Workshop Manager

Controls the mechanical workshop's operations, costing jobs and assisting with complex vehicle fault diagnosis.

Dealer Principal

Manages a dealership's total operations and financial objectives to meet ownership and stakeholder requirements.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Leadership RecognitionGet formal, nationally recognised credit for the management and leadership skills you have already built running automotive teams and operations.

Career AdvancementUse this Diploma as a stepping stone toward senior dealership, regional or advanced management roles, with a clear pathway into an Advanced Diploma.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

No RTO partner assigned yet.

Documents & Evidence you might require

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Records of environmental and sustainability initiatives you have implemented in your workplace, such as waste management or energy programs
Environmental compliance audits or sustainability policy documents you have authored or managed
Records of complex customer complaints or disputes you have resolved, including correspondence and outcomes
Customer service policies or procedures you have developed or reviewed for your workplace
Business improvement plans, process reviews or process audits you have led or contributed to
De-identified budgets, financial forecasts or costing sheets you have prepared or managed
Financial activity reports or reconciliation records you have produced for management or ownership
Performance review documentation, staff appraisals or coaching records for team members you manage
Workplace health and safety inspection records, risk assessments or safe work method statements for your work area

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

Work samples, reports or business plans you have authored in a management capacity
Supervisor, employer or client testimonials confirming your leadership and management role
Meeting minutes, rosters or team schedules showing your responsibility for staff and operations
Professional development records or training certificates relevant to automotive management

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidence based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

40,000Employed

42Median Age

87%Full-Time Employment Share

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Full-Time Employment Share)

Industry Average Salary

$2,206Median per week

$114,712Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your Self-Assessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Diploma of Automotive Management through RPL without studying full-time?−

Yes, if you've been managing a workshop or service department, that experience can be formally assessed against the AUR50126 units by the partner RTO through RPL. It's a genuine assessment of your management skills and evidence, not a way of avoiding that process.

What evidence do I need for Diploma of Automotive Management RPL?+

Evidence such as records of environmental and sustainability initiatives you've implemented, like waste management or energy programs, and any compliance audits or policy documents you've worked on, all help demonstrate your management-level experience. The evidence needs to reflect the running of a workshop or department, not just individual repair work.

Is an RPL Diploma of Automotive Management the same qualification as one from full-time study?+

Yes, it's the same AQF-registered AUR50126 qualification, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO regardless of the pathway taken to earn it. RPL is a different route to the identical credential.

Can a Diploma of Automotive Management help me become a workshop or service manager?+

This qualification supports roles such as Automotive Service Manager, Workshop Manager and Dealer Principal, covering technician allocation, customer service and workshop operations. It's aimed at tradespeople already stepping into management who want that experience formally recognised.

Secure your status as a certified automotive management professional today

Turn years of real automotive leadership experience into a nationally recognised diploma qualification.