• You are seeking a hands-on trade career servicing and fixing all things in the heavy automotive and plant machinery industries - trucks, dozers, excavators, cranes, loaders, drilling rigs.
• You want to gain qualifications as a Heavy Diesel Motor Mechanic.

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: 

• Demonstrate technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Enjoy manual hands-on work and have a good level of physical fitness.
• Show your ability to communicate with others and interact with customers.
• Have ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Be able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Display good hand-eye coordination.
• Have good vision and hearing.
• Have basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.

When you complete this course, you will have skills and knowledge in heavy automotive diagnostic procedures and undertake appropriate repairs, identifying and applying safe work practices. You will ensure that all parts are fully functional, from the mechanical equipment, engine, cooling systems, steering and suspension systems, and even electrical circuits.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus as outlined in your training plan; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and complete assessment requirements.

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:
  • Workplace safety and environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  • Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  • Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  • Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  • Diagnose and repair many heavy vehicle systems including charging, starting, ignition, braking, steering, clutches, suspension, cooling, engines, drive shafts and emission control.
  • Service heavy vehicles
  • Inspect and service engines, final drive assemblies, diesel fuel injection and hydraulic systems
  • Carry out welding
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.