TAFE Queensland
10 weeks
This entry-level automotive course teaches you to inspect and service vehicle underbody systems including brakes, steering, suspension, and exhaust. Perfect for those seeking an apprenticeship or employment as a vehicle service assistant in the automotive industry.
You should have basic English, Maths, and digital technology skills (recommended benchmark level 3 in each). You must meet occupational health and safety requirements including wearing safety glasses (AS 1336 or 1337), protective footwear with safety toe cap (AS2210), mechanic gloves, ear protection, and 100% cotton drill protective clothing. For traineeship pathway, you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability best practices in automotive workplaces, safe working practices and emergency procedures, basic automotive fault identification using troubleshooting processes, and tool and equipment use and maintenance. Elective units include automotive electrical systems and components, battery inspection and testing, light vehicle wheel and tyre assembly removal and refitting, servicing operations, bearing and seal selection, braking system inspection and servicing, steering system inspection and servicing, suspension system inspection and servicing, exhaust system diagnosis and repair, and effective communication in automotive workplaces.
TAFE Queensland has developed strong relationships with major automotive industry players including Toyota, Nissan, Komatsu, and Jeep Chrysler, delivering industry-current, tailored training programs. Employees trained by TAFE Queensland are highly-skilled and valued by employers. The institute provides ongoing support after course completion, linking graduates with employers through their Find Your Apprentice service and offering flexible training options including on-campus, workplace, block training, and day release delivery.
Upon completion, you can pursue apprenticeships in automotive occupations including light or heavy vehicle mechanic, automotive electrician, automotive parts interpreter, or diesel fitter. You may also seek employment as a vehicle service assistant in service or repair businesses. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for qualified mechanics grew strongly with around 23,000 job openings expected over the next five years, with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies.
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