Automotive Vehicle Serviceperson

Traineeship

What Vehicle Service people do

  • Hoist vehicles on hydraulic hoists or jacks
  • Assist motor mechanics to remove or dismantle engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other car components
  • Assist motor mechanics in repairing or replacing worn or defective parts and re-assembling mechanical components
  • Service motor vehicles by changing oil and oil filters and carrying out lubrication and re-fuelling
  • Maintain a clean workshop by cleaning and clearing working surfaces and floors
  • Maintain tools and equipment by ensuring they are clean and in good working order

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

  • Interest in practical and manual work
  • Good level of physical fitness
  • Mechanical mind
  • School Certificate

The Future

  • Employment for a minimum of one year
  • Employment area includes: service stations, workshops and vehicle sales dealerships

Specialisation

  • Automotive underbody Serviceperson
  • Driveline Serviceperson
  • Steering and Suspension Serviceperson
  • Brakes Serviceperson
  • For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation

Phone / Fax

Email / Website

Address

Regions Serviced

Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL)

T (02) 6024 7366

F (02) 6056 1949

mike.kirby@atel.com.au

www.atel.com.au

2 Michael Dr

Wodonga

VIC 3690

Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area

Central Coast Group Training Ltd

T (02) 4353 2655

F (02) 4353 1917

info@ccgt.com.au

www.ccgt.com.au

3a Pioneer Ave

Tuggerah

NSW 2259

Central Coast NSW

Central West Group Apprentices Ltd

T (02) 6331 3655

F (02) 6331 9450

bbardon@cwga.com.au

www.cwga.com.au

203-209 Russell St

Bathurst

NSW 2795

Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes

GTES

T (02) 6923 3000

F (02) 6921 8616

panderson@gtes.com.au

www.gtes.com.au

161 Hammond Ave

Wagga Wagga

NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga, Riverina

HGT Australia Ltd

T (02) 4952 7444

F (02) 4952 8070

mail@hgtaust.com.au

www.hgtaust.com.au

1st Floor

148 Lambton Rd

Broadmeadow

NSW 2292

Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

Health Industry Group Training Company

T (02) 9817 7463

F (02) 9817 7458

charles@higtc.com.au

www.higtc.com.au

Gladesville Hospital

3 Victoria Rd

Gladesville

NSW 2111

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Regional NSW, Rural NSW

Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd

T (02) 4932 4222

F (02) 4932 4544

shinnick@hvtc.com.au

www.hvtc.com.au

Junction St

Telarah

NSW 2320

Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah

MEGT Australia

T (02) 4969 8099

F (02) 4969 8077

John_Purcell@megt.com.au

www.megt.com.au

121 Chatham St

Broadmeadow

NSW 2292

Sydney, Hunter, Northern NSW

ON Q Human Resources

T (07) 5523 3211

F (07) 5523 4188

judy.burness@onqhr.com.au

www.onqhr.com.au

Shop 3

1-11 Rivendell Dr

Sth Tweed Heads

NSW

Far North Coast NSW

SERTEC Ltd

T (02) 6492 3944

F (02) 6492 4594

marea@sertec.com.au

www.sertec.com.au

163 Auckland St

Bega

NSW 2550

South East NSW

Sydney Training and Employment Ltd

T (02) 9715 7344

F (02) 9745 2900

j.dwyer@sydtrain.com.au

www.sydtrain.com.au

Level 2

28 Burwood Rd

Burwood

NSW 2134

Sydney Metropolitan Area, Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra, Illawarra, Shoalhaven

West State

T (08) 8087 6588

F (08) 8087 8337

westate@iinet.net.au

www.iinet.net.au~westate

191 Argent St

Broken Hill

NSW 2880

Far West Region of NSW

Workline Employment

T (02) 4725 0300

F (02) 4721 2487

pauline@penrithchamber.org.au

www.penrithonline.com.au / workline

1st Floor

450 High St

Penrith

NSW 2750

Western, South Western and Hills District Region of Sydney

Automotive Related – Traineeships

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation


Certificate II



Nil

Automotive Electrical

– Accessory Fitting

Automotive Electrical / electronic Accessory Fitters

Advanced standing in other automotive mechanical and electrical traineeships and apprenticeships.

Automotive Mechanical

– Air conditioning

Air conditioning installation

and servicing

Sales and management in air conditioning service and repair

Advanced standing in other automotive mechanical traineeships and apprenticeships.

Automotive Mechanical

– Driveline

Services, repair and overhaul manual transmission

Advance standing in other automotive mechanical traineeships and apprenticeships e.g. motor mechanic, auto electrician

Automotive Mechanical

– Steering and Suspension

Services, repair and overhaul of steering and suspension systems

Advance standing in other automotive mechanical traineeships and apprenticeships e.g. light motor vehicle mechanic, heavy motor vehicle mechanic, auto electrician

Automotive Vehicle Body

– Detailing

Automotive Vehicle Body Detailer

May apply for advanced standing in Certificate III Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Painting) or Automotive

Vehicle Body (Panelbeating).

Automotive Vehicle Body

– Dismantling

Vehicle Dismantler

Sales and management in vehicle dismantling industry. Advanced standing in other automotive traineeships and apprenticeships.

Automotive Vehicle Body

– Accessory Fitting mechanic

Automotive Body Accessory Fitter

Sales and management in vehicle accessory company. Advanced standing in other automotive mechanical and electrical traineeships and apprenticeships

Automotive Mechanical

– Exhaust Fitting and Repair

Exhaust Repairer

Advanced standing in other automotive mechanical traineeships and apprenticeships

Automotive Mechanical

– Radiator Repair

Radiator Repairer

Advanced standing in other automotive mechanical traineeships and apprenticeships

Automotive Mechanical

– Vehicle Servicing

Automotive Service Mechanic

Advanced standing in other automotive mechanical traineeships and apprenticeships

Automotive Services

– Heavy Vehicle Brakes

Brake Specialist:- Service, test, repair and overhaul heavy road transport vehicle braking systems

Advanced standing in other automotive traineeships and apprenticeships.

Automotive Services

– Light Vehicle Brakes

Brake Specialist:- Service, test, repair and overhaul light vehicle braking systems

Advanced standing in other automotive traineeships and apprenticeships.

Automotive Services

– Tyre Fitting/ Wheel Alignment

Tyre Fitter, wheel aligner.

Further training as steering and suspension specialist or motor mechanic

Automotive Vehicle Body

– Paint / Panel Preparation

Automotive Vehicle Body

(Vehicle Painter), Automotive Vehicle Body (Panelbeater).

May apply for advanced standing in Certificate III Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Painting) or Automotive Vehicle Body (Panelbeating)

Automotive Vehicle Body

– Glazing

Autoglazer, Windscreen Fitter, Vehicle Glaze

Advanced standing in other automotive traineeships and apprenticeships.



Certificate III



Nil

Automotive Mechanical

– Automatic Transmission

Services, repair and overhaul automatic transmission

Advance standing in other automotive traineeships and apprenticeships

Automotive Mechanical

– Driveline

Services, repair and overhaul manual transmission

Advance standing in other automotive traineeships and apprenticeships e.g. motor mechanic, auto electrician


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