Auto Engineering
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Quick Facts
What you need:
• enjoy practical and manual activities
• able to work with hand tools
• technical aptitude
• problem-solving skills
• physically fit
What you get:
• Earn while you learn
• A dedicated consultant from WPC
who will:
• Make sure you’re enrolled at TAFE
• Guide you through your apprenticeship
• Assistance with your TAFE fees
• Apprentice Trade Bonus ($250 at 6 & 12mths)
• Tools for the Trade - $800.00 once you’ve reached 3mths
How to get it:
1. See our Hot Jobs
2. Call our recruitment team
3. Come for an interview at our office
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Types of jobs
Automotive
• Light/Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic – Certifcate III Automotive (Mechanical Light Vehicle) or (Mechanical Heavy Vehicle) (4yrs)
• Spare Parts Interpreter - Certificate III Automotive (Sales – parts interpretation (4yrs)
Engineering
• Fitting & Turning – Certificate III Engineering Mechanical (4yrs)
• Boiler Making – Certificate III Engineering Fabrication (4yrs)
Duties & Tasks
Automotive
• Repair & tune engines
• Reassemble, test, clean & adjust parts
• Diagnose, repair & Replace Engine management/fuel injection components
Engineering
• Set-up & adjust metalwork machines
• Operate machines to produce parts or tools
• Fit & assemble metal parts
• Set-up/operate hand & machine tools
• Check numeracy & quality of finished parts
Career Paths
It’s up to you – directed by you! Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship you’ll have already proven that you are:
• Dedicated
• Committed
• Capable of applying yourself
• Able to reach goals
You could go onto further education – you could go all the way to a degree!
The information provided on this fact sheet is for use of a general nature and is not intended to be relied upon as, nor to be a substitute for, specific professional advice. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any persons acting on or refraining from action as a result of any material in this publication can be accepted.