North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE)
1 Semester
Prepare for an automotive apprenticeship by mastering light vehicle servicing and repair skills. This hands-on pre-apprenticeship course combines classroom learning with industry work placement, giving you the competitive edge employers seek.
You must be a school leaver who achieved Year 9 or higher, or a non-school leaver with C grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications such as Certificate I or II. NAPLAN cut point scores for Literacy and Numeracy, or OLNA category 3 or 3* are acceptable. You should have manual dexterity, problem-solving skills, good vision and hearing, and customer service abilities. This is a competitive course, so selection criteria apply.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability practices in automotive workplaces, safe working practices, basic automotive fault identification using troubleshooting processes, and battery inspection and testing. You'll learn to carry out servicing operations, inspect and service braking, cooling, steering, and suspension systems, and inspect and service engines. Additional training includes final drive assembly and drive shaft inspection, tool maintenance, and electrical circuit repair. Elective units offer specialisation in areas such as electrical test equipment use, fuel system inspection, tyre servicing, and job interview preparation.
North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE) is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia with strong industry links in the automotive sector. The institution offers modern facilities including specialised diagnostic equipment and fully equipped workshops, ensuring you learn on current technology. NMTAFE's experienced instructors and established connections with employers enhance your apprenticeship prospects, and the integrated work placement component provides genuine industry experience.
Successful completion opens pathways to apprenticeships as an Apprentice Vehicle Service Person or Automotive Service and Repair Technician. You'll be well-positioned to register with The Apprenticeship Office and secure employment in the automotive industry. Further study options include progressing to Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Career support is available through NMTAFE's Jobs and Skills Centres.
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