Motor Mechanical – Light Vehicle
Apprenticeship
What Motor Mechanics do
- Discuss problems with vehicle operators, listen to and test engines with specialist equipment such as engines, transmissions, steering gear
- Dismantle vehicles and check components; repair or replace faulty components, reassemble, clean and test e.g. engines, transmissions and steering gear
- Tune engines using specialised equipment and make adjustments where appropriate
- Perform minor body repairs
- Use a variety of welding and other specialised equipment
- Examine and repair electrical systems such as lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection
- Inspect vehicles, issue roadworthiness certificates, list work required if not roadworthy
Your chances of success will be better if you have...
- Enjoyment of practical work
- Ability to work with hand tools
- Technical aptitude
- Good problem-solving and negotiating skills
- Good personal physical fitness
- Normal sight and hearing
- Driver’s licence
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for a minimum of four years
- Employment areas Include: motor vehicle dealers, repairers and service stations
Specialisation
- Automotive Air conditioning Fitters, Brake, Marine and Motorcycle Mechanics, Engine Reconditioning, Breakdown service patrol officers
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to Contact for more information and advice?
Group Training Organisation |
Phone / FaxEmail / Website |
Address |
Regions Serviced |
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AIG Group Training |
T (02) 9466 5566 F (02) 9466 5432 |
51 Walker St Nth Sydney NSW 2060 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL) |
T (02) 6024 7366 F (02) 6056 1949 |
2 Michael Dr Wodonga VIC 3690 |
Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area |
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Central Coast Group Training Ltd |
T (02) 4353 2655 F (02) 4353 1917 |
3a Pioneer Ave Tuggerah NSW 2259 |
Central Coast NSW |
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Central West Group Apprentices Ltd |
T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 |
203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 |
Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes |
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GTES |
T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 |
161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
Wagga Wagga, Riverina |
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HGT Australia Ltd |
T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 |
1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Health Industry Group Training Company |
T (02) 9817 7463 F (02) 9817 7458 |
Gladesville Hospital 3 Victoria Rd Gladesville NSW 2111 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd |
T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 |
Junction St Telarah NSW 2320 |
Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah |
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MEGT Australia |
T (02) 4969 8099 F (02) 4969 8077 |
121 Chatham St Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Sydney, Hunter, Northern NSW |
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Mission Australia Group Training Ltd |
T 1300 676 937 F (02) 9687 4929 |
Level 1 81 George St Parramatta NSW 2150 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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MTA Apprenticeships Plus |
T (02) 4732 1622 F (02) 4732 5488 |
125-133 Henry St Penrith NSW 2750 |
NSW |
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MG My Gateway |
T (02) 4627 1388 F (02) 4627 1388 |
28 Broughton St Campbelltown NSW |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Western and South Western Sydney, Hills District, Illawarra |
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ON Q Human Resources |
T (07) 5523 3211 F (07) 5523 4188 |
Shop 3 1-11 Rivendell Dr Sth Tweed Heads NSW |
Far North Coast NSW |
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SERTEC Ltd |
T (02) 6492 3944 F (02) 6492 4594 |
163 Auckland St Bega NSW 2550 |
South East NSW |
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Sydney Training and Employment Ltd |
T (02) 9715 7344 F (02) 9745 2900 |
Level 2 28 Burwood Rd Burwood NSW 2134 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven |
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West State |
T (08) 8087 6588 F (08) 8087 8337 |
191 Argent St Broken Hill NSW 2880 |
Far West Region of NSW |
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Workline Employment |
T (02) 4725 0300 F (02) 4721 2487 www.penrithonline.com.au / workline |
1st Floor 450 High St Penrith NSW 2750 |
Western, South Western and Hills District Region of Sydney |
Automotive Related – Apprenticeships
Entry |
Education / Training |
Career Prospects |
Articulation |
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Certificate III |
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Nil and Apprenticeship OR Certificate I (including pre-apprenticeship course) and apprenticeship OR Certificate II, completed traineeship [advance standing in some courses] and apprenticeship |
Electrical -Mechanical – Brakes Engine Reconditioning Light Vehicle Motor Cycle Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment Heavy Vehicle Road Transport |
Automotive Electrician Automotive Service Mechanic Automotive mechanic – Light Vehicle Automotive Engine Reconditioner Motor Mechanic Motor Cycle Mechanic Heavy Vehicle mechanic – earth moving, industrial & agricultural equipment Heavy Vehicle mechanic – road transport equipment |
Advance standing in other automotive apprenticeship and traineeship courses |
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Sales – Parts Interpretation Vehicle Body – Building - Panel Beating - Trimming - Painting |
Automotive Parts Interpreter Vehicle Body Builder Panel Beater Vehicle Trimmer Vehicle Body Painter |
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