Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on petrol, electricity, or alternative fuels such as ethanol. Automotive service technicians’ and mechanics’ responsibilities have evolved from simple mechanical repairs to high-level technology-related work. The increasing sophistication of automobiles requires workers who can use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools.

Is this occupation for you?
Students entering the automotive training programs should:

• Be technically inclined
• Have good reading and mathematics skills
• Be able to get along with other people
• Think logically Pay attention to detail
• Be able to lift 50lbs (25kgs)

Career Opportunities
Nearly a million cars are sold in Australia each year. This has opened up a number of job opportunities in the automotive service and repair industries. Employment opportunities include such areas as:

Auto technician: diagnoses problems, replaces parts or performs adjustments on automobiles for an auto dealership (Ford, Holden, Mazda, etc.) or independent repair facility (Autotune, K-Mart service centres, etc.)

Auto specialist: works in a specialised area such as engine repair, electrical, brakes, wheel alignment, tune-up, air-conditioning or transmission repair

Parts specialist: works in a larger shop or parts distribution business processing and despatching parts for automobiles Serviced manager: meets customers and works with the technicians to help diagnose and locate trouble areas, and supervises shop activities

Automotive Courses Available
AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle)