South Metropolitan TAFE
Apprenticeship program (fixed period structured training)
Become a skilled heavy vehicle mechanic by completing this hands-on apprenticeship that teaches you to diagnose, repair, and service large commercial vehicles like trucks and mining machinery. Perfect for those seeking a rewarding career in the automotive trades industry.
You must meet entrance requirements including 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 by an appropriate organisation. An apprenticeship requires full-time work with an employer while attending off-the-job training at SM TAFE.
The course covers comprehensive heavy vehicle mechanical skills including: diagnosis and repair of drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems; steering, wiring and circuits; welding and thermal cutting techniques; workplace safety and health practices; battery electric vehicle maintenance; fuel injection systems; transmissions and clutch systems; wheel and tyre assemblies; and engine servicing operations.
South Metropolitan TAFE provides modern, purpose-built facilities specifically designed for automotive training. As a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia, SM TAFE offers structured apprenticeship programs combining practical on-the-job learning with formal off-the-job training, ensuring students gain nationally recognised qualifications while earning a wage.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified for careers as a Diesel Motor Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Technician. This apprenticeship provides a valuable foundation for a rewarding career path in the heavy vehicle industry, with opportunities in fleet maintenance, mining operations, agricultural machinery servicing, and commercial transport sectors.
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