Central Regional TAFE
4 Years
Become a qualified automotive technician through this 4-year apprenticeship program that combines workplace training with formal instruction in light vehicle mechanical repair, diagnosis, and servicing. Perfect for hands-on learners seeking a nationally recognised trade qualification in the automotive industry.
You must be employed as an apprentice in a training contract with an appropriate organisation to enrol. Entry requirements include either AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II qualification. You should enjoy working with mechanical equipment, have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, be physically fit for workshop tasks, and be willing to complete the apprenticeship while learning on the job.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability practices in automotive workplaces, safe working practices, electrical circuit testing and repair, spark ignition and compression ignition engine management systems, battery testing and charging, charging and starting systems, ignition systems, hydraulic braking systems, steering and suspension systems, light vehicle engines, emission control systems, servicing operations, diagnostic test strategies, and cooling systems. Elective units include hybrid and battery electric vehicle depowering, vehicle lighting and wiring installation, electronic body management systems, wheel alignment, engine assembly removal and installation, transmission inspection and service, welding and thermal cutting, and various specialised diagnostic and repair procedures.
Central Regional TAFE is a recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 52789) offering quality, real-life training experience with experienced lecturers in well-equipped workshops. The institution provides flexible delivery across multiple campuses (Geraldton, Northam, Kalgoorlie) and offers government-supported apprenticeship pathways with half-price fees under the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative, making quality automotive training accessible and affordable.
Upon successful completion, graduates are qualified for careers as Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technicians in the automotive servicing industry. Career opportunities include positions with automotive service centres, dealerships, independent repair shops, and fleet maintenance operations. The nationally recognised qualification provides a valuable foundation for career progression into supervisory roles, specialised automotive fields, or business ownership in the automotive sector.
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