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To become Automotive Electrician or Motor Mechanic in Australia you will need to study Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. You can further build your skills by studying Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and Diploma of Automotive Management.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is for you if you enjoy working in the light vehicle mechanical technology business and want to obtain a professional qualification in the field. This is a recognized program that includes a competency-based assessment program that can be done in the workplace or a combination of both. After completing this course, you'll be able to work on a wide range of light vehicle components and systems with confidence. You will study workplace safety and equipment, as well as get hands-on experience maintaining everything from batteries, transmission, engine, air conditioning, and braking system during the course.
Expert teachers will lead you through the program, which combines practical study with theory which will be examined at the end of each competency. This nationally recognized qualification will lead you to work as an automotive trades person or a motor mechanic (light vehicle).
To complete Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology course the students will requires 360 hours of work experience, and it can be paid or voluntary and should be arranged by the student, but some work placements might be organized by the institution. For certain industry placements, you may need to travel outside of your typical training site to get work experience.
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis comes in after students have completed Certificate III in Light Mechanical Technology to further their advanced mechanical studies. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to perform advanced diagnostic operations in the automotive retail, service, and repair environment. The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis supplies advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills.
The qualification of Diploma of Automotive Technology covers the skills and knowledge needed to diagnose, analyse, evaluate, design, and modify automotive electrical and mechanical systems. It is suitable for those working in the automotive service and repair industry at the forefront of the implementation of modern technologies. A Diploma in Automotive Technology comes in after students have completed Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis to pursue a fulfilling career in the automotive industry.
You will learn how to analyse and evaluate faults in steering systems, suspension systems, braking systems, fuel systems, transmission & driveline systems and how to improve your customer service abilities, manage your finances on a budget, and deal with employees and regulatory needs.
Apart from the above the following automotive courses may also interest you:
You can study mechanical technology in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane.
Some of the prominent institutions are as follows:
Bendigo Kangan Institute – Docklands, Victoria
Box Hill Institute Melbourne
Ashton College Melbourne
Baxter Institute Melbourne
TAFE SA Adelaide
Macallan College Adelaide
North Metropolitan TAFE Perth
South Metropolitan TAFE Perth
TAFE NSW Sydney
TAFE Queensland
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Studying Automotive Technology allows you to nominate the occupations of Motor Mechanic for Australian General Skilled Migration. The occupation of Motor Mechanic is on the Medium to Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Detect and diagnose faults in engines and parts.
Dismantle and remove engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, and other components, and check parts.
Repair and replace worn and defective parts and reassemble mechanical components and refer to service manuals as needed.
Perform scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrication, and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations.
Reassemble engines and parts after repair.
Test and adjust mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance.
Diagnose and test parts with the assistance of computers.
May inspect vehicles and issue road worthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve road worthiness.
An applicant who nominates an occupation on the MLTSSL list can apply for a:
An applicant who nominates an occupation on the STSOL list can apply for a:
The global automotive repair and maintenance market is expected to grow from $750.84 billion in 2021 to $836.27 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The market is expected to reach $1237.49 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 10.3%.
The Automotive industry is estimated to contribute $37 billion to the Australian economy, and as of May 2018, the industry employed over 356,000 Australians. Modelling included in the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) submission Recommended Job Trainer Fund Qualifications estimates skills shortages in 20 occupations equating to 31,012 positions within the Automotive industry.
In Australia, the average motor mechanic’s pay is $63,209 per year or $32.41 per hour. Entry-level workers start at $57,000 per year, with the highest-paid individuals earning up to $74,168 per year.
As an International student you can study automotive course in Australia. However you can study only those courses which are registered on Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
As an International student you can study automotive course in Adelaide. The average fees is between A$14,000 to A$15,000 and a packaged duration of 2 years. Although you dont need to study automotive course for 2 years to become Automotive Electrician or Motor Mechanic, doing so will make you eligible to claim more points if you intend to pursue skilled migration pathway after finishing your studies.
Studying automotive course in Perth for international students is advantageous for many reasons. Not only the Perth offers competitive and relaxed lifestyle, but automotive occupations are also included in skilled occupation list of Western Australia government.
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