Wodonga TAFE
10 months
Master advanced motorsport mechanics through hands-on training with professional racing vehicles. This qualification prepares graduates for careers as motorsport mechanics and engineering assistants, combining classroom theory with trackside experience and industry placements.
Students must have completed the Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology (AUR30916 or AUR30920) or an equivalent mechanical qualification such as Light Vehicle Mechanic. No specific age requirement is stated, though applicants should be prepared for full-time on-campus study from Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Students must be willing to undertake weekend placements and extra work with racing teams as required by the motorsports industry. A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for enrolment.
The Certificate IV in Motor Sport Technology covers advanced technical competencies across multiple areas of motorsport mechanics. Vehicle setup and configuration includes selection of wheels, tyres, spring rates and aerodynamic settings optimised for competition. Students learn shock absorber and engine testing using dynamometer equipment, and develop skills in overhauling major assemblies including engines, transmissions (both manual and automatic) and brake systems. The curriculum includes suspension damper testing and preparation, competition vehicle tyre and wheel selection, and petrol carburettor system diagnosis and repair. Students also study aerodynamic and vehicle dynamic principles and their application to competition vehicles, motor sport data management, and Work Health and Safety policies and procedures. Practical experience is gained through hands-on workshops and trackside training with professional racing vehicles.
Wodonga TAFE's Motorsports Training Australia (MTA) program offers unparalleled access to professional racing equipment and industry partnerships. Students train with authentic V8 Supercars, Formula Ford vehicles, karts, and speedway cars, providing real-world experience impossible to replicate elsewhere. The program combines rigorous classroom theory with extensive hands-on workshops and trackside experience. Industry partnerships enable field placements across multiple racing categories and vehicle classes, giving students genuine work experience with professional racing teams. The facility's location and connections within the motorsport industry provide networking opportunities and potential career pathways that extend beyond the qualification.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Motor Sport Technology are well-positioned for careers as motorsport mechanics, mechanical engineering assistants, and motorsports mechanical assistants. The qualification provides a pathway into professional motorsport teams and racing organisations. Successful completion also provides a stepping stone into engineering careers through further university study with possible recognition of prior learning. Alternatively, graduates can transition into general automotive mechanics by undertaking an apprenticeship, with the majority of study already completed. The hands-on experience with professional racing vehicles and industry placements provide valuable connections and practical experience valued by employers in the motorsport and automotive sectors.