South Metropolitan TAFE
Apprenticeship (duration varies based on employment contract)
Become a qualified light vehicle mechanic through hands-on apprenticeship training. This program combines on-the-job experience with classroom instruction, teaching you to diagnose and repair automotive systems using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Entry requirements include AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, C grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or II qualification. For apprenticeships, you must be employed in a training contract with an appropriate organisation. A current driver's licence is required. Ideal candidates enjoy practical work, have good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and good communication abilities including customer service skills.
The curriculum covers comprehensive automotive mechanical knowledge including: environmental and sustainability practices in automotive workplaces, safe working practices, electrical circuit testing and repair, spark and compression ignition engine management systems, battery testing and charging, charging and starting systems, ignition systems, hydraulic braking system diagnosis and repair, steering and suspension system diagnosis and repair, light vehicle engine diagnosis and repair, emission control systems, servicing operations, diagnostic test strategies, cooling system diagnosis and repair, fuel system inspection and service, tool and equipment maintenance, battery electric vehicle depowering and maintenance, wiring harness repair, transmission and clutch system diagnosis and repair, and final drive assembly and drive shaft diagnosis and repair.
South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is Western Australia's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, and modern workshops. The Kwinana campus offers specialist training in automotive air conditioning with purpose-built rigs and a large modern indoor workshop. The program combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience, preparing students for immediate employment in the automotive industry.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work as Motor Mechanics in the automotive servicing industry. The apprenticeship provides a valuable foundation for a rewarding career path in vehicle maintenance and repair. Graduates can progress to further qualifications such as Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology or Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology, or advance into supervisory and management roles within automotive service centres.
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