Automotive

Build the skills to keep the world moving

If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems and understanding how things work, Automotive can help you turn those interests into practical skills and a rewarding career.

From passenger vehicles and heavy equipment to advanced electrical systems and emerging technologies, the automotive industry continues to evolve and create opportunities for skilled workers across Western Australia.

Whether you're leaving school, looking for an apprenticeship, changing careers or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed to succeed.

Through hands-on training and industry-connected learning, you'll gain real-world experience using the tools, technology and equipment that employers value.

What is Automotive?

The automotive industry is about more than servicing vehicles. It includes the maintenance, repair, diagnosis and operation of the vehicles, machinery and systems that keep people, businesses and industries moving.

As technology continues to advance, automotive professionals work with increasingly sophisticated mechanical, electrical and digital systems. From light vehicles and heavy equipment to agricultural machinery and emerging technologies, there are many opportunities to build skills that remain in demand across a range of industries.

Build skills for a changing industry

Success in the automotive industry requires practical knowledge, technical skills, attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll develop industry-relevant skills through practical learning experiences designed to reflect real workplaces. You'll build confidence working with tools and equipment, diagnosing faults, maintaining systems and applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges.

The skills you develop can help prepare you for employment, apprenticeships and further study opportunities across a variety of automotive and trade-related industries.

Career Pathways in Automotive

The skills you develop through Automotive can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you're interested in vehicle servicing, advanced diagnostics, heavy equipment or emerging technologies, there are pathways that can help you build a rewarding future.

Explore the pathways below to discover where a career in Automotive could take you.

Light Vehicle Technology

Light vehicle technicians service, maintain and repair passenger vehicles while using modern diagnostic equipment and industry-standard tools. This pathway develops practical skills that prepare students for a career in one of Australia's largest trade industries.

Potential career outcomes may include Automotive Technician, Light Vehicle Mechanic or Service Technician.

Automotive Electrical Technology

Modern vehicles rely on increasingly sophisticated electrical systems. This pathway focuses on diagnosing, repairing and maintaining electrical components, electronic systems and emerging vehicle technologies.

Potential career outcomes may include Automotive Electrician, Automotive Electrical Technician or Diagnostic Technician.

Heavy Vehicle & Mobile Plant

Heavy vehicles and mobile plant equipment support industries including transport, mining, agriculture and construction. This pathway develops the skills needed to service, maintain and repair the equipment that keeps these industries operating.

Potential career outcomes may include Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Mobile Plant Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician.

Agricultural Mechanical Technology

Agricultural machinery plays a vital role in food production and regional industries. This pathway combines mechanical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills to support the operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment.

Potential career outcomes may include Agricultural Mechanic, Farm Machinery Technician or Equipment Service Technician.

Air Conditioning & Specialist Systems

Automotive specialists maintain and service air conditioning and other specialised systems that contribute to vehicle performance, safety and comfort.

Potential career outcomes may include Automotive Air Conditioning Technician or Automotive Systems Specialist.

Why study Automotive at Central Regional TAFE?

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll learn from experienced industry professionals in practical training environments designed to reflect workplace expectations.

Our hands-on approach helps students develop job-ready skills while building confidence using industry-standard tools, equipment and technology. You'll gain practical experience that can support pathways into apprenticeships, employment and further training opportunities.

Whether you're passionate about vehicles, interested in emerging technologies or looking for a trade that combines technical knowledge with practical skills, Central Regional TAFE can help you achieve your goals.

Ready to drive your future?

Automotive offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while working with the technology, vehicles and equipment that keep communities and industries moving. Whether you're servicing vehicles, diagnosing complex systems or maintaining heavy machinery, the skills you develop can open doors to a wide range of opportunities.

Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed.

If you're ready to solve problems, work with technology and build a career in a fast-moving industry, now is the time to get started.

Discover qualifications, skill sets and short courses that can help you start, change or advance your career.

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