Study Automotive courses

Overview

The Motor Vehicle Engine and Parts Repair and Maintenance industry currently employs over 70,000 people in Australia, and is projected to grow moderately over the next five years. The number of motor vehicles on the road is forecast to continue rising, which is likely to provide stable growth for the industry. (Source: IBIS World)

The top five ranked generic skills for the Vehicle Body Repair sector are:

• Design mindset/Thinking critically/System thinking/Solving problems
• Communication/Collaboration including virtual collaboration/Social intelligence
• Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN)
• Technology use and application
• Learning agility/Information literacy/Intellectual autonomy and self-management.

(Source: Australian Industry & Skills Committee)

Potential Careers

• Diesel Motor Mechanic
• Motor Mechanic (General)
• Panel Beater

Course Requirements
Most institutions require completion of Australian Year 11 or 12 (or equivalent), as well as a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.

Costs
A 2-year packaged trade course costs between $12,000 and $19,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Course Details

Diesel Motor Mechanic

Course Overview

Diesel motor mechanics maintain, test and repair diesel motors and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes. This occupation requires studies in heavy commercial vehicle mechanical technology, where you will learn how to test and repair electrical circuits and diagnose, repair, inspect and service vehicle systems.

Motor Mechanic (General)

Course Overview

Motor mechanics maintain, test and repair petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes. This occupation requires studies in light vehicle mechanical technology, where you will learn how to test and repair electrical circuits and diagnose, repair, inspect and service vehicle systems.

Panel Beater

Course Overview

Panel beaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. This occupation requires studies in automotive body repair technology, where you will learn how to jump start vehicles, repair vehicle body panels, repair vehicle body misalignment and carry out advanced welding on vehicle body sections.