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Are you geared up for a big career working with the big gear?
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical - Plant Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in a heavy vehicle or plant mechanic apprentice.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the heavy automotive industry working on:
- loaders
- bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks
- inspecting and servicing transmissions
- steering
- brakes
- fuel injection systems
- hydraulics and batteries
- troubleshooting basic faults and
- workplace safety and health
Learn in our specialised campuses!
Our campuses provides students with a hands-on learning environment that feature industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1
Thornlie - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-ApprenticeshipOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Thornlie - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-ApprenticeshipOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 1 semester |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How |
Full Time |