TAFE Queensland
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Develop practical skills in automotive underbody mechanics including tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes. This apprenticeship qualification prepares you for a career as an automotive underbody technology mechanic in the light vehicle service and repair industry.
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. You will be invited to complete a Skills Check to assess your current abilities in English, Maths, and Digital Technology (recommended benchmark level 3 in each). You must meet minimum occupational health and safety requirements including safety glasses (AS 1336 or 1337), protective footwear with safety toe cap (AS2210), mechanic gloves, ear protection, and 100% cotton drill protective clothing. Long hair must be restrained in the workshop environment.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability practices in automotive workplaces, safe working practices, battery testing and replacement, hydraulic braking system diagnosis and repair, steering system diagnosis and repair, suspension system diagnosis and repair, tyre and wheel removal and inspection, wheel and tyre assembly handling, drive shaft diagnosis and repair, diagnostic procedures, wheel and tyre balancing, and tool and equipment maintenance. Elective units include workplace communication, teamwork, vehicle lighting and wiring installation, electrical systems installation, electrical circuit testing and repair, wheel alignment operations, clutch system diagnosis and repair, servicing operations, bearing and seal selection, braking system inspection and servicing, brake drum and rotor machining, cooling system diagnosis and repair, steering system inspection and servicing, suspension system inspection and servicing, engine inspection and servicing, measuring equipment use and maintenance, drive shaft inspection and servicing, and exhaust system diagnosis and repair.
TAFE Queensland offers industry-recognised apprenticeship training delivered by highly experienced industry-professionals who partner with major automotive companies. The provider delivers flexible training options including workplace training, block training, drop-in days, mobile training, day release, and online delivery. With strong industry connections, TAFE Queensland links graduates with employers seeking skilled workers and provides ongoing support through their Find Your Apprentice service.
Upon completion, you can work as an Underbody Repair Technician in the light vehicle automotive retail, service and repair industry. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics grew strongly over the past five years with around 23,000 job openings expected over the next five years. Successful completion allows you to apply for recognition as an automotive underbody technology tradesperson and pursue advancement opportunities in automotive service and repair.
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