Automotive

The automotive industry is constantly changing - cars are becoming more and more high-tech and career opportunities exist for skilled people who can meet the demands of producing vehicles and components that produce less pollution, are safer and don't cost any more.

The automotive industry employs more than 300,000 people across Australia, through more than 60,000 enterprises, in three major areas - vehilce manufacturers, component manufacturers and the retail, service and repair industry. The automotive industry is not just limited to motor mechanics, auto electricians, spray painters or body repairers. The industry also includes the manufacture, sale, service and repair of buses, trucks and trailersm, heavy machinery, marine products, outdoor power equipment, motorcycles and bicycles.

TAFE Tasmania's automotive qualifications can lead to a range of employment opportunities including:

To find out how to achieve your chosen career check out the qualifications listed below.

Qualifications Available:

Pre-Apprenticeship - Certificate I - AUR10105

• Automotive (Mechanical)
• Automotive (Motorbody - Spray Painting & Panel Beating)
• Automotive (Motorbody) - Hobart
  For more information please contact (03) 6421 5521

Certificate II

• Automotive Electrical Technology
• Automotive Vehicle Servicing
  - Light Vehicle
  - Heavy Vehicle
  - Motorcycle
• Automotive Mechanical (Airconditioning)
• Automotive Mechanical (Tyre Fitting)
• Automotive Vehicle Body
  - Paint Preparation
  - Panel Preparation
  - Vehicle Presentation (This course is available at Devonport Campus to eligible participants under the Productivity Places Program)

Certificate III

• Automotive Electrical Technology
• Automotive Mechanical Technology
  - Agricultural Mechanical
  - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment
  - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport
  - Light Vehicle
  - Motorcycle
• Automotive Specialist (Engine Reconditioning)
• Automotive Vehicle Body
  - Panel Beating
  - Vehicle Painting
• Bicycles
• Marine
• Outdoor Power Equipment

Transport & Logistics Qualifications

Short Courses

Industry Licensing Requirements

• Forklift
• Automotive Air Conditioning
• LPG Gas

For more information on the courses listed below CLICK HERE.

• Arrive Alive
• Diesel Emission Testing and Training
• Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment
• Marine Diesel Maintenance for Recreational Boat Users
• Basics of Buying or Selling Cars
• Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance (Basic Mechanical)
• Vehicle Restoration (Brochure)
• Air Brush (Beginners Course)
• Dangerous Goods

Australian Apprenticeships

For information on all Australian Apprenticeships CLICK HERE.

Check out this website for information on auto careers. http://www.autocareers.com.au/

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