In today's busy world we rely on vehicles to get us where we need to go, and to enable the transport of goods around the country. The automotive industry covers a wide range of areas that contribute to the manufacturing and maintenance of cars, trucks, plant vehicles and automotive machinery.
The industry also offers opportunities to be involved in research and technology in areas such as vehicle safety and sustainable fuels, leading the industry into the future.
Qualifications and courses in this area can set you up for a career in a range of areas including vehicle repairs, paint and body building, mechanical technology, automotive electrics, heavy plant machinery and vehicles including trucks, and outdoor power equipment. And if cars or trucks aren't your thing, motorcycles are covered too.
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industry course list: Automotive
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The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : AUR20520 | State ID : AC34
Want to work on the big rigs, for the big gigs?
If you loved playing with trucks as a kid, this could be the career for you! The heavy vehicles and plant that are used every day across Australia's mine sites, construction and infrastructure projects — as well as for transport and distribution — all need a bit of maintenance and repair, and that's where you come in!
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle)
National ID : AUR20520 | State ID : AD85
Ready for a career in the automotive industry?
If you're thinking about a future in the automotive industry, this is the perfect course for you! Automotive service technicians work on the mechanical parts of motor vehicles, including the engine, transmission and suspension systems, across a range of heavy vehicles.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : AUR20520 | State ID : AC33
Ready to start your career in automotive servicing?
If you're keen to have a career working in the automotive servicing industry. this course (available as a pre-apprenticeship) will get you job ready with the skills and knowledge employers are looking for when they hire an apprentice!
Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
National ID : AUR21920 | State ID : BFY7
Don't let your career go flat — get into tyre technology!
This nationally recognised qualification will set you up as job ready to work at a tyre retail and service outlet — it's the perfect pathway to a career in the automotive industry!
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
National ID : AUR20720 | State ID : BFX9
Want to turbo charge your automotive career?
If you want to get a head start on your automotive industry career, or a better chance at getting into an apprenticeship, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
National ID : AUR30420 | State ID : BGX2
Ready to work with all the big farm toys?
If you like the idea of working on tractors, harvesters and other agricultural vehicles and equipment — this is the course for you! You'll gain skills and knowledge needed for servicing and repairing mechanical parts such as engines, transmissions, suspension and cooling systems.
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
National ID : AUR32320 | State ID : BGB0
It's all about those finishing details!
Completing the Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology as an apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and training to manufacture, repair and maintain trim components of a range of motor vehicles, marine craft and boats, recreational and other vehicles.
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
National ID : AUR32120 | State ID : BFY1
Here's an automotive career you can't beat!
When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology you'll be ready for a career in the vehicle body repair industry working on a range of small to medium vehicles.
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
National ID : AUR30320 | State ID : BFZ9
Spark up your future career in the automotive industry!
If you're looking for a career in the automotive industry, the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is the course for you!
Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
National ID : AUR32220 | State ID : BFY3
A clear choice for your automotive career!
Become a qualified vehicle glazing technician with this nationally recognised qualification, through a trade apprenticeship in vehicle glazing.