25.12.1987 Engineering/ Construction Certificate (CN088)
- Automotive Mechanics
- Small Engine Mechanics
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics
19.04.1991 Motor Mechanic Trade Certificate (CN130)
06.09.2008 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (AURT30405)
Ongoing Training
27.06.1998 Electronic Fuel Injection- Ford EEC-IV System
27.03.2001 Electronic Ignition Systems:
- Diagnosis and Repair
03.11.2001 Automatic Transmission Servicing
13.05.2002 Advanced EEC V:
- EF to AU II- Diagnosis and Repair
17.09.2002 Holden Commodore:
- VN to Monaro- Delco Systems
19.03.2003 ABS and Traction Control:
- Diagnosis, Maintenance and Repair
08.04.2003 Holden Astra, Barina, Calibra, Combo, Frontera and Vectra:
- Multec, Delco, Simtec and Motronic Engine Management Systems
30.04.2003 Four Gas Analysis and Diagnosis and Electronics in Emissions
02.05.2003 Engine Management Systems and Diagnostics:
- Exhaust Gas Emission Analysis
- Engine Management Sensor Inputs Diagnostics
- Engine Management System Outputs Diagnostics
24.09.2003 Automotive Electronics:
- Fundamentals and Advanced Systems
- Data Stream and Multiplexing
- Power and Earth Controls
- Tools and Equipment
- Wiring Systems
- Diagnosis and Testing
12.01.2004 Modern Vehicle Servicing:
- Technical Traumas and Troubleshooting
04.02.2004 Advanced Oscilloscopes:
- Interpretation and Diagnostics
30.06.2004 Electronic Diesels
10.07.2004 Customer Service
17.07.2004 Diagnosis Using an Oscilloscope
05.10.2004 Holden Engine Management Systems:
- System Operation and Diagnosis
01.02.2005 Modern Vehicle Servicing:
- Traumas and Troubleshooting
31.01.2006 BA Falcon Series I and II:
- Vehicle Management Systems
25.05.2006 VZ Commodore:
- Electronic and Mechanical Systems
09.11.2006 Modern Vehicle OBD:
- Current On-Board Diagnostics
30.04.2007 Mitsubishi Management Systems:
- Modern Diagnosis and Maintenance
07.11.2007 Common Rail Problems and Solutions:
- Investigations and Conclusions
30.10.2008 Ignition and Variable Valve Train:
- Operation, Diagnosis and Repair
03.03.2009 Electrical and Electronic Systems in the Modern Vehicle:
- Basic Electrical and Electronic Theory
- Power, Charging and Starting Systems
- Multiplexing and Serial Data Communications
- Diagnostic Procedures and Techniques
- An Introduction to Hybrids
12.04.2009 Sensor Operation and Diagnosis:
- Operation
- Sensor Types
- Trouble Codes
- PCM Logic
- Diagnosis
06.05.2009 Snap On Tools- Next Level Scan Tool Diagnostics
29.05.2009 VE Commodore- System operation, Service and Diagnosis, Common Faults
17.06.2009 Snap On Tools- Adaptive Fuel Control
15.09.2009 Understanding Scan Tools:
- Key Re-Coding
- SRS Systems
- Engine Management
- System Activation and Adaptation
24.09.2009 Wheel Alignment:
- Saftey
- Steering Fundamentals
- Alignment Angles
- Stability Systems
- Diagnosis
25.03.2010 Motor Vehicle Fuel System Diagnosis and ABS Traction Control and ESP System
12.05.2010 Advanced Ignition System Diagnostics:
- Ignition Secondary Diagnostics for Conventional and DFI Systems
- Ignition Primary Diagnostics for Conventional and DFI Systems
- Ignition Triggering Systems and Crank Angle Sensor Diagnostics
06.06.2010 Working with Scan Tools Familiarisation:
- Correct use of Diagnostic trouble Codes
- Interpreting Serial Data Transmissions
- Using Scan Tool active Command Functions
15.07.2010 FG Falcon-Servicing, Systems and Diagnosis
12.08.2010 Engine Management Systems Diagnostics:
- Emission Analysis
- Engine Management Sensor Inputs
- Engine Management System Outputs
06.09.2010 Advanced Diagnostic Training:
- CAN Bus Systems
- ECU and Body Control Programming
- Linking and Security Systems
- Coil on Plug and Ignition Module Testing
13.10.2010 Advanced Vehicle Engine Diagnostic:
- Mass Vehicle Exhaust Emission and Fuelling Diagnostics
- Mass Engine Intake Air Diagnostics
- Complex Ignition System Diagnostics
10.11.2010 New Petrol Engine Technology
05.05.2011 Modern Vehicle Servicing- Service Essentials and Precautions
29.06.2011 Common Rail System Diagnostics CRS-D
29.06.2011 Gasoline Direct Injection Overview TP-GDI
19.10.2011 Direct Petrol Injection (DPI)
- Fundamental, Servicing and Diagnostics
21.10.2011 Vehicle Fuel Efficiency:
- Automatic Transmissions and Exhaust Gas Analysis
- Using Scan Tools Active Command Functions
- Side Slip Meter Use
08.04.2012 Sensor Diagnostics EM8
19.06.2012 Scan Tool Diagnostics
02.08.2012 Understanding Scan Tools
21.07.2012 Engine Management Systems Diagnostics:
- Exhaust Gas Emission Analysis
- Sensor Inputs and System Outputs Diagnostics
26.07.2012 Advanced Fuel Delivery Systems:
- Diagnosing Fuel Flow Characteristics
- Interpreting Fuel Pressure value and Stability Readings
- Use of Fuel Pressure Flow and Flow Values in Vehicle Engine Diagnostics
05.09.2012 Ignition Systems Diagnosis EM-1
14.03.2013 Body Electrical Systems
12.05.2013 In Cylinder Pressure Transducer Diagnostics LBT210
19.05.2013 4/5 Gas Emissions Testing LBT43
21.05.2013 Misfire Diagnostics-LBT202
02.05.2013 Gasoline Direct Injection-EM3
08.09.2013 Vehicle Dynamics Control-BS2
08.03.2016 Introduction to the Toyota 200 Series LandCruiser:
- Dual and Saddle Fuel Tanks Operation and Fault Diagnosis
- Cam/ Crank Correlation oscilloscope Diagnosis
- AWD and 4WD Systems- Design and Service Tips
- No Start, No Code Diagnostics (for Petrol and Diesel)
- Idle Stop/ Start Systems- Why has it stopped working?
14.06.2016 Diesel Diagnostics 2016.2:
- Introduction to the Holden Colorado
- Diesel Exhaust After Treatment
- Suction Control Valve- Advanced Diagnostics
- Fuel Adaptive Tables
- Common Rail Diesel- Exhaust Smoke Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Tips
29.11.2016 New Tech Subaru:
- Subaru Engine Formats inc Petrol, Diesel, Timing Chain Systems
- Transmission Designs inc CVT, Auto and Manuals
- Driveline Design and Technology
- Eyesight Overview (Collision Avoidance System)
- Subaru Known Issues
- Subaru BRZ (AKA: Toyota 86)
23.05.2017 Critical Driveline Diagnostics:
- High Tech Vibration Diagnostics
- Dual Mass Flywheels
- 4WD Switching and Control
- Concentric Clutch Cylinders
- Pull Type Clutches
- Two Wire Hall Sensors
20.02.2018 Diesel and Petrol Engine Management:
- Injector testing made easy with Current Clamps
- MAF Diagnosis- The Beginning of Combustion Management
- Air Intake Control Systems
- CAN Bus Part 2
- Diagnostics with Fuel Trims-The End of Combustion Management
- Alternative Combustion Cycle Engines-Reinventing the Cycle
22.06.2019 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems
06.08.2019 Modern Vehicle Maintenance:
- Covering the most popular models, masterclass focussed on:
- Specific Oil Selection
- Digital Service Logs
- Understanding Modern Service Schedules
- Reset Procedures
- Vehicle Service Modes
- Common problems
08.08.2019 Common Rail Diesel Fuel System Diagnostics
04.09.2019 Ute Technology:
- Servicing and Maintenance Requirements
- Common/ Known Issues across various models
- Common Rail Diesel Injection Systems Diagnostics
- Emission Related Systems
- Diesel Particulate Filter’s (DPF’s) Regeneration
19.09.2019 Adaptive Fuel Control and Emissions Diagnostics
28.10.2019 Common Rail Diesel Forced Induction and Emissions Diagnostics
12.02.2020 Common Rail Diesel Beyond 2020:
- Fuel Injector Diagnostic Techniques
- Diesel No Start Diagnosis
02.04.2020 Adaptive Fuel Management and Emission Control Diagnostics:
- Diagnosing Faulty Oxygen Sensors, Catalytic Converters, MAF Sensors, Injectors, Fuel Systems, Fuel Pumps and EGR’s Emissions, and Freeze Frame Data Analysis Driveability Complaints with NO fault Codes
- Practical Testing Methods Using: Scan Tool Functionality Pathways, Back Door Component Testing, Alternate Diagnostic Tools and Techniques, Known Good values and Misfire Analysis
08.06.2021 Diesel Particulate Filter Diagnostics
- Diagnosing how modern DPF systems work and what testing we can use as we work through some common vehicle DPF faults.
17.07.2021 Making The Most Out Of Your Scan Tool QLD – 1 Day Course
A practical course for auto technicians operating scan tools. Covering various modes available in modern scan tools & the diagnostic processes. Topics covered are:
- OBD generic and Mode 6
- Understanding PIDS
- OEM websites
- The diagnostic process
- Scan tool adaptations
- Case studies on DPF and GDI systems
- FCA Secure Gateway & licensing requirements
01.08.2021 Diagnostic Triage
- Battery and ground
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- Do you have an engine?
- Case studies
01.08.2021 J2534 Programming Revisited
- Australian J2534 Portals
- When to do a software update
- Voltage stabilising
- Common errors and examples
17.11.2021 Electrical/ Electronic Fundamentals and Principles
- Definition of high voltage
- Diagnosis and repair, what’s the difference?
- Electrical basics, Volts, resistance & current
- Grounds are important, ghost voltage
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Electrons and atoms
- Electron and conventional current flow
- Effects of current flow
- Essential electrical calculations, voltage drop testing
- Using and understanding wiring diagrams
01.03.2022 Electrical/ Electronic Systems and Circuits
29.03.2022 Diagnostic Process and Techniques
05.04.2022 Turbo Analysis and Diagnosis
- Turbocharger Components
- Oil Consumption Causes
- Failure Diagnosis
- Fitment Procedures
26.04.2022 Using Diagnostic Tools and Equipment
24.05.2022 Electrical and Electronic Components and Circuits
26.07.2022 Gasoline Direct Injection-Fundamentals and Strategies
02.08.2022 Hybrid Service Essentials
23.08.2022 Gasoline Direct Injection-Advanced Low Pressure Analysis
27.09.2022 Gasoline Direct Injection-Advanced High Pressure Analysis
13.10.2022 Sensor Diagnostics & Component Testing Essentials
- OBD & Can Bus Network
- Bidirectional actuation and signal generation
- Introduction into oscilloscope waveform analysis
- Introduction to Thermal Imaging Diagnostics
- Smoke machine and vacuum and pressure testing
- Low Amp clamp component testing
- Vacuum & Pressure analysis and testing
06.12.2022 Introduction to the VW Commercial Vehicles
- Transporter & Caddy overview, engines, servicing, engine oil specs and timing belts
06.12.2022 Service Information & Digital Service Records
- Motor Vehicle Information Scheme
- Digital Service Records-BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz & Volkswagen
- Fuels and Fluids- Low speed pre-Ignition, Compensating for differences in fuels, downsized petrol engines, engine oil, petrol, diesel and petrol
- Scan tool tips, scan tool topology, offline programming and DPF assessment
12.12.2022 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Certification
- AURETH101-Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles
- AURETH011-Depower and Reinitialise Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- AURETH102-Inspect and Maintain BEV and HEV Vehicles
01.03.2023 VCDS Scan Tool Training
- Hardware required and setup
- Efficient Service functions
- Basic Settings and Adaptations
- Short and Long Coding
- Battery Management functions
- Tips, Tricks and Workarounds
29.03.2023 Electric and Hybrid vehicles Technology
- 3A EV and Hybrid Technology Overall Introduction
18.04.2023 Hyundai, Kia and Genisis
- Introduction to the HMG Group
- The Kia Stinger-Models, engines and servicing
- HMG Group Transmissions-Auto, CVT, DCT and Manual
- Servicing tips and common problems
03.05.2023 Electric and Hybrid vehicles Technology
- 3B EV and Hybrid principles and components
01.06.2023 Electric and Hybrid vehicles Technology
- 3C EV and Hybrid batteries and monitoring systems
28.06.2023 Electric and Hybrid vehicles Technology
- 3D EV and Hybrid motors and control systems
26.07.2023 Electric and Hybrid vehicles Technology
- 3E EV and Hybrid maintenance, repair and diagnostics
08.08.2023 Advanced Scan Tool Diagnostics for
Petrol, Diesel & Hybrid Vehicles
13.03.2024 OE Level Diesel Diagnostics
- Engine Diagnostics
- Fuel System Diagnostics
- Turbo Diagnostics
- DPF System Diagnostics
- SCR AdBlue Diagnostics
06.06.2024 OE Level Diesel Diagnostics
- Ford Ranger RA vs Amarok MkII
- Accessing OE Portals
- Engine, Fuel and Turbo Diagnostics
- DPF Diagnostics
- SCR Diagnostics
20.06.2024 Diagnosis by Data
- Scan Tools and Diagnostic approaches
- Additional Tools to Compliment the Scan Tool
- Case Studies
02.11.2024 ACDC EV and Hybrid training
- High voltage battery packs and location and identifying components
- Inspection of both nickel-metal hybride and lithium-ion batteries
- Location and extraction of high voltage battery data
- Running through stress testing results
- Two pre-charge systems, operation and testing (Toyota and Honda)
- Inspection of two converter/inverter control module
- Inspection of both permanent magnet and induction motors
- Testing methods on motors and generators
01.02.2025 Utes and Superutes
- Ute Market Insights
- Vehicle Modification Information
- New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES)
- Popular Ute Coverage
- Superute Coverage
- Newcomers and Others
25.02.2025 EV & Hybrid Battery State of Health Testing – Part 1
- HBattery chemistries (NiMH, Lithium-Ion) and their evolution
- Li-ion variants and their characteristics
- Understanding SOH and factors affecting battery life
- Degradation patterns
- NiMH State of Health Testing Techniques
- Toyota Nimh Data PIDS and diagnosing P0A80
25.03.2025 EV & Hybrid Battery State of Health Testing – Part 2
- OE and Aftermarket SOH Reports
- SOH testing methods: OE tools, scantool data, and manual tests – explore the different methods to suit each manufacturer.
- Li-ion Battery Management System (BMS) Module data PIDs
- Real-world examples: Toyota Hybrid, Mitsubishi PHEV, Nissan
- Identifying manipulated battery resets in used car markets
- NiMH Battery Reconditioning
13.08.2025 Parasitic Draw Testing
- Understanding acceptable parasitic draw levels
- Preparing the vehicle and electrical system for accurate testing
- Using scan tools to identify relevant DTC’s before testing
- Proper use of clamps, multimeters, and thermal imagers
- Isolating electrical paths using power distribution diagrams
03.09.2025 GM Programming – Setup, Procedures and Pitfalls
- Correct setup of laptop, network, power supply, and J2534 pass-thru for reliable GM sessions
- Navigating Techline Connect and SPS2 with a clear, repeatable workflow
- Understanding ECU/PCM/BCM roles and how that impacts programming choices
- Step-by-step SPS2 process for module replacement and software updates
- Essentials for immobilizer/key programming on common GM platforms
- Power management best practices to prevent failed flashes and “bricked” modules
- VIN/configuration alignment to avoid mismatches and security lockouts
- Model-year and platform nuances across the GM lineup—and how to handle them
- Tool selection that works in the field (interfaces, cables, power, and PC setup)
01.10.2025 Ford and Mazda Programming Fundamentals
- Getting started from zero: accounts, 2FA/tokens, software installs, and picking the right vehicle interface
- Preventing failures: stable power, network hygiene, and laptop best practices
- FDRS essentials: PMI workflow, navigating module programming, and where to find what you need
- FJDS and IDS: when to use each, and how they fit older vs newer platforms
- VCM2 vs VCM3: tool selection, compatibility, and practical shop pros/cons
- As-built data fundamentals: reading, backing up, and applying as-built for correct configuration
- Module ID and setup: tear tag identification, blank paths, and manual ASU for ABS modules
- Troubleshooting fast: comms drops, timeouts, partial writes, and clean recovery steps
28.10.2025 Toyota, Hyundai and Kia Programming and Security Functions
- Understand immobilizer and key programming systems for Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia models
- Perform ECU and module programming, flashing, and updating using OEM and aftermarket tools
- Diagnose and resolve common immobilizer and programming-related issues
- Explore security access, PIN code retrieval, and smart key functions
- Develop troubleshooting strategies for failed programming attempts
16.12.2025 Advanced Air/ Fuel Diagnostics
- Introduction to Fuel Controls and Intake Sensors
- Oxygen Sensors
- Fuel Trims and Injector Control
- Diagnostic Application
24.02.2026 The Why & How of Diagnosing CAN Bus
- CAN basics and terminology
- Network layout and topology
- Termination and resistance checks
- What normal signals look like
- Recognising network-down symptoms
- Using network DTC clues
- Scope checks for integrity
- Isolating the offending ECU
- Common CAN failure modes
- Practical test sequence
