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Automotive
Do you have a passion for cars, trucks or bikes? Open up a range of different career options with an Automotive course at SM TAFE.
Our practical, hands-on Automotive qualifications cover a huge variety of areas within the industry including vehicle body building, automotive mechanical technology, automotive electrical technology, heavy plant and outdoor power equipment. We offer a comprehensive range of courses from pre-apprenticeship programs through to apprenticeships and post-trade specialisations.
Our purpose-built training facilities based at our Kwinana and Carlisle campuses feature specialised equipment including vehicles, automotive repair and diagnostic equipment, fully-equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. Our Thornlie campus features specialised heavy duty mechanical workshops and welcomes Apprentices from across the state.
Plan your study pathway in Automotive.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID AUR20520 | State ID AC34Learn the skills to prepare for a heavy vehicle or plant mechanic apprenticeship. Learn how to work on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle)
National ID AUR20520 | State ID AD85Learn the skills to prepare for a heavy vehicle or plant mechanic apprenticeship. Learn how to work on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Traineeship
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID AUR20520 | State ID AC33Learn about servicing and maintaining engines and prepare for a mechanic apprenticeship.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Mandurah
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)
National ID MEM30319 | State ID AD63Work in surface preparation and coating in the resources, marine, plant construction, and defence industries.
Campuses
Study Modes
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Fixed Plant Mechanic)
National ID MEM31419 | State ID AD54Specialise in diesel fitting and plant mechanics
Campuses
Study Modes
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Mobile Plant Mechanic)
National ID MEM31419 | State ID AD55This job is suitable for those working in maintenance of Heavy Mobile Equipment typically in use in the Mining and Civil Construction industries
Campuses
Study Modes
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
National ID AUR31120 | State ID BGA2Build a career in the heavy vehicle industry with this industry-relevant course.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
National ID AUR30620 | State ID BGA5Want to rev up your automotive career? On completion of this course you'll be job-ready in the automotive servicing industry.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Carlisle
- Kwinana
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment)
National ID AUR31220 | State ID AD83When you complete this course you'll be ready for a career in the exciting mobile plant industry.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
National ID AUR30820 | State ID BGA6Get geared up for a career in the motorcycle repair industry with this industry-relevant and highly competitive motorcycle mechanics course.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Carlisle
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship