• Do you love cars, enjoy working with your hands, and get a thrill from solving mechanical mysteries?
• Do you want to begin your career journey in the Automotive Industry?

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Follow instructions, Work Health and Safety procedures and work to deadlines
• Enjoy practical work and using manual hand tools
• Have good communication skills with others, including customer service skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Display good hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills
• Have good vision and hearing

This entry level qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work safely in a light automotive servicing environment. You will gain the essential skills employers are looking for, boosting your chances of securing an apprenticeship in the industry.

Time Commitment – To keep up with this course, you’ll need to set aside enough time each week. This means showing up to your classes and doing some work on your own. That includes things like studying or reading before classes, getting ready for assessments, doing research, finishing assignments, and completing the required work placements.

As part of this course, you’ll need to complete: 

• 150 hours of supervised work placement in a real workplace that matches what you are studying.  You will need to find a suitable workplace for these hours, but South Regional TAFE will support you through the process. 

• Work Placement Journal documenting hours of work and tasks performed.

• Work-Placement hours might be outside normal class times, and they can vary depending on where you’re placed. 

• Some workplaces might need you to complete extra steps before you start, like doing a safety induction. 

You’ll be responsible for: 

• Showing up regularly and on time to your work placement. 

• Getting yourself to and from the placement location — so plan your travel ahead of time. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Carry out servicing operations of braking, cooling, steering and suspension systems.
  • Inspect and service engines, drive shafts and assemblies.
  • Inspect, test and service batteries.
  • Apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes
  • Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
  • Workplace environmental and sustainability best practice.
  • Workplace Health and Safety.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.