Wodonga TAFE (Motorsports Training Australia)
12 months
Master advanced automotive mechanical overhauling techniques for high-performance and aftermarket vehicles. This co-delivered qualification with Certificate IV in Motorsport Technology equips automotive technicians with specialised skills in engine, gearbox, steering, and brake system overhauls through hands-on training and industry placements.
Applicants must hold a Certificate III Motor Sport Qualification (AUR30920 – Certificate III in Motorsport Technology) or equivalent. Students should have a strong interest in automotive mechanics and high-performance vehicles. Basic mechanical knowledge and practical skills are essential. Students must be enrolled concurrently in Certificate IV in Motorsport Technology (AUR40320) as this course is only available as dual enrolment.
The course covers comprehensive automotive mechanical overhauling including: Engine overhaul and reconditioning of engine cylinder heads; Gearbox overhaul and clutch assembly overhaul; Steering system overhaul and diagnosis; Brake system overhaul and component analysis; Dyno testing and performance fuel injection system analysis; Complex system fault diagnosis; Engine block assembly, dismantling and evaluation. Students complete compulsory units covering light vehicle braking system components, engine dynamometer testing, performance fuel injection systems, complex system diagnostics, steering and engine overhauls, engine block assembly and reconditioning, and clutch assembly overhaul.
Wodonga TAFE, operating as Motorsports Training Australia (MTA), is a specialist provider in motorsport and automotive training with dedicated facilities at Barnawartha North - Logic Centre. The provider offers industry-relevant qualifications with field placement opportunities with professional race teams, ensuring students gain real-world experience. As a registered training organisation (RTO 3097), Wodonga TAFE delivers government-funded and accredited qualifications with experienced instructors and modern workshop facilities.
Graduates can pursue careers as Master Technicians or Performance Vehicle Technicians in the automotive aftermarket and high-performance vehicle sectors. The qualification opens pathways to specialised roles in performance tuning, vehicle restoration, race team mechanics, and high-end automotive service centres. With advanced mechanical overhauling skills, graduates are well-positioned for supervisory and technical leadership roles in the automotive industry.