Interested in learning how to manufacture, modify, and repair a wide range of automotives? Whether you’re after developing your skills in working with light commercial vehicles, or want to test yourself and work with heavy commercial vehicles, automotive manufacturing training might just be the right path for you.
The automotive industry’s constant advancements towards new technology ensures a dynamic, exciting career where every day is different, and no two days are the same, so if you’re passionate about building and repairing vehicles, this might be the perfect fit.
CR TAFE’s training programs are industry-focused, and skills-based, meaning that you’ll learn what’s relevant while gaining experience with hands-on training. With specialised training rooms, and state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll learn and develop functional techniques using modern, industry relevant tools. What’s more, our lecturers are industry experts, so you can rest assured that you’re learning essential skills that will make a great foundation for a flourishing career in automotive manufacturing. Our training programs will help you gain knowledge and the confidence that you need to excel in this industry - and you’ll have fun developing your skills as you go, too!
With our automotive design and manufacturing courses, our graduates have found themselves in positions such as:
- Light Vehicle Mechanical Technician
- Automotive Light Vehicle Tyre Fitter
- Automotive Heavy Vehicle Tyre Fitter
- Automotive Agricultural Equipment Tyre Fitter
- Automotive Salesperson
With over 300,000 Australians employed in the automotive industry, you’ll find that career opportunities in this area are within reach for skilled tradespeople who are committed to continuous learning.
Automotive Manufacturing Courses
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
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Launch your career in Automotives!
With this Certificate II you will learn to identify and inspect mechanical and electrical components as well as systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles and outdoor power equipment. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body.
You will learn:
- To use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace and use and maintain measuring tools,
- How to dismantle, tag and service engines,
- The safety and environmental relevant legislation and workshop practice,
- How to resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace and communicate effectively in an automotive workplace.
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment)
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Ready for a career fixing all the big toys?
Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
This course will set you up for a career in the automotive service, repair, and retail industry; working on a range of exciting mobile plant machinery such as earthmoving and lifting equipment used across a range of industry areas including building and construction and mining.
You will learn how to diagnose and repair drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, torque converters, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, transmission and steering; repair basic electrical wiring and circuits; weld and do thermal cutting; work safely; and much more!
Training is delivered in modern workshops with industry standard tools and equipment.