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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.

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    Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

    National ID AUR20220 | State ID BGA7

    Learn the skills to prepare for an automotive air conditioning apprenticeship.

    Campuses
    • Kwinana

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

    National ID AUR32120 | State ID BFY1

    Learn the skills and knowledge to work in vehicle body repair. Learn how to replace panels and fittings and repair dents using cutting and welding techniques.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Panel Beating Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20920 | State ID AC37

    Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for a panel beating apprenticeship.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Body Painting Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20920 | State ID AC36

    Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for an auto body painting apprenticeship.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

    National ID AUR30320 | State ID BFZ9

    Gain the skills to prepare you for a career in the automotive electrical industry. Learn how to diagnose and repair cars safely.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

    National ID AUR20420 | State ID BFZ8

    Learn the skills to prepare for an automotive electrical apprenticeship.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Traineeship

    Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20420 | State ID AC29

    Gain the skills to prepare for an automotive electrical apprenticeship. 

    Campuses
    • Kwinana

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production - Bus, Truck and Trailer (Vehicle Body Building Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUM20218 | State ID AB70

    Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for a bus, truck and trailer vehicle body building apprenticeship.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

    National ID AUM30218 | State ID BEE4

    Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry (bus, truck and trailer) sector. Learn how to prepare materials for fabrication, mechanical cutting operations and welding.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

    National ID AUR32420 | State ID BGA9

    Gain the skills and knowledge to work in the vehicle body repair industry. Prepare surfaces for refinishing, and learn how to apply and restore exterior paint.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship