Why Study Automotive in Australia?
Automotive courses are especially designed to cater to present and future needs of this industry. The demand for skilled technicians in the automotive industry is on the rise in the last five years and the future looks promising. Automotive courses are the right choice for the ones who are curious to get their hands on electrical and mechanical systems and gain expertise in their end-to-end functioning.
Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency
Step: 1Complete a Certificate / diploma Course |
Step: 2Get your skills assessed positively by TRA (Trade Recognition Australia) |
Step: 3Lodge your EOI at once you acquire sufficient work experience and PR points |
Step: 4Get invited to apply for one of the permanent visa options |
As Automotive Repair and Maintenance sector has a significant footprint on Australian Economy, number of opportunities for graduates in this sector are endless and in high demand. Graduates of Automotive, who undertake a minimum of 2 years of study may qualify for Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa. This visa allows the holder 1.5 years of unlimited work rights in Australia, which leads an opportunity to gain relevant local work experience countered towards Permanent Residency. Temporary Graduate Visa holders may also be eligible for the Job Ready Program runs through TRA to get their skills assessed for skilled migration purpose. Occupations in these sectors are constantly in the MLTSSL list, making them a viable pathway for Permanent Residency in Australia. As per Job Outlook, a motor mechanic earns $1,436 weekly.
Courses Offered in the field of Automotive
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- Diploma of Automotive Technology
PR visa options for Automotive graduates
Occupation | Skill List | Potential Visa types |
Motor Mechanic – 321211
Diesel Motor Mechanic- 321212 Small Engine Mechanic – 3212114
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MLTSSL | 189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) 407 – Training visa (subclass 407) 485 – Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa 489- Family nominated 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) 187 – Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme |
ANZCO Codes: 321211-321214
What Services do Motor Mechanics provide?
- Repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
- Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
- Maintains, tests and repairs diesel motors and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes
- Maintains, tests, and repairs the mechanical parts of motorcycles.
Motor Mechanic Tasks include
- Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts
- Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms, and other components, and checking parts
- Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
- testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers - may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
- may respond to vehicle breakdown service calls.