Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanic Technology

Duration - 4 year
Study - TAFE / CIT
Take the wheel and journey into a rewarding career as a light vehicle mechanic. Know what makes an engine tick, by appreciating the old but evolving with the new. TAFE_NSW
Tasks
- Servicing and maintenance of vehicles
- Diagnosing and repairing of vehicles
- Using and maintaining tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- Perform scheduled maintenance services
- Reassembling parts and engines
- Diagnosing and testing parts
- Diagnosing faults
Future prospects
- Certificate IV in Automotive mechanical diagnosis
- TAFE certificate info
Also known as
- Mechanic
- Car mechanic
If you like
- Mechanics
- Manual & practical work
- Problem solving
- Repairing
- Working with cars
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We look after
- Wages
- Allowances
- Annual leave & annual leave Loading
- TAFE/RTO fees
- Mentoring & support
- WHS/PPE
Fact
Average weekly pay before tax (fully qualified) $1,622 approx. $42/hour. (jobsandskills.gov.au)
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