South Regional TAFE
1 Semester
This pre-apprenticeship course equips aspiring automotive technicians with practical skills in vehicle servicing, engine inspection, and troubleshooting. Perfect for those aged 15+ who love working with cars and want to launch a career in the automotive industry.
You must be at least 15 years old prior to enrolling. School leavers require AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent. Non-school leavers should have completed Certificate I or Certificate II. You must follow instructions, work health and safety procedures, work to deadlines, enjoy practical work with manual hand tools, have good communication and customer service skills, work independently and in teams, display good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills, and have good vision and hearing. Competency in written and spoken English is required as the course involves communication with students, lecturers, staff and industry clients. You will need access to a computer for online course components.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability best practice in automotive workplaces, safe working practices, identifying basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes, inspecting and testing batteries, carrying out servicing operations, and inspecting/servicing braking, cooling, steering and suspension systems. Students also learn to inspect and service engines, final drive assemblies and drive shafts, and use and maintain tools and equipment. Elective units include testing and repairing basic electrical circuits, inspecting fuel systems, wheel and tyre assembly work, selecting bearings and seals, balancing wheels and tyres, and servicing clutch, manual and automatic transmissions. Work placement modules are integrated throughout the course.
South Regional TAFE is a government-registered training organisation (RTO Code: 52790) offering quality vocational education across Western Australia. The course is delivered at multiple campuses (Albany and Bunbury) with experienced instructors in automotive servicing. As part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative, students benefit from significantly reduced fees (half price, capped at $1,200 or $400 for ages 15-24). The pre-apprenticeship pathway is specifically designed to prepare students for successful transition into indentured apprenticeships with industry employers.
Graduates are well-positioned to secure apprenticeships in light vehicle servicing and automotive maintenance. The course provides a direct pathway to Certificate III qualifications in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Agricultural Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology, or Automotive Electrical Technology. Career opportunities include roles as automotive service technicians, light vehicle mechanics, apprentices in automotive workshops, and positions in vehicle servicing centres. The essential skills gained make graduates attractive to employers seeking entry-level automotive professionals.
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