Automotive

Students are provided with a wide range of fundamental principles relating to industry practices and procedures including occupational health and safety, repairs, testing and inspections of automotive mechanical components. 

Students will be taught to service, repair and diagnose faults in motor vehicles weighing up to 4.5 tonnes and are also taught how to diagnose, service, repair and faults in light vehicle engines, transmission, suspension, steering, brake, electrical systems and components. The structure of the course gives students a sound understanding of the vehicles' construction, component identification and operating principles.

Career prospects include being able to apply for trade recognition as an Automotive Mechanic in Australia. Other areas of employment in automotive include vehicle repairs and servicing, tyre fitting etc.  

Additional studies could increase the range of opportunities in areas such as Agricultural Mechanical, Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment, Heavy Vehicle Road Transport and Motorcycle. Studies at diploma level could open pathways into local and multi-national corporations within the automotive industry, where such graduates are in constant demand in such areas as:

       Automotive analyst

       Field service operative

       Team leader

       Workshop manager

       Service advisors

       Service managers

       Work with positions at a Para-professional level

In addition, a Diploma of Business could provide students with skills and knowledge enabling them to work in a technical or managerial capacity within the Automotive Industry. 

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