Automotive Courses in Australia
Overview
There is a huge new area of opportunities, scopes, and challenges ahead in the automotive industry, and the workforce needs to be prepared for it. Automotive courses are specifically designed to cater to the present and future needs of this industry. The focus is on helping students apply hands-on expertise and use it on the job.
Why Choose Automotive Courses? 🚙
Automotive courses enable students to become job-ready and provide deep knowledge and insights into various aspects of the industry, including:
- 🔧 Training and Knowledge in Different Subjects
- ⚙️ Information on Latest Technology
- 🔍 Learning and Diagnosing Mechanical Systems
- 💡 Automotive Electrical Maintenance
- 🛠️ Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- ⛽ Knowledge of Fuel & Ignition Systems
- 🚗 Much More!
Qualification Offered 🎓
- 📜 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle)
- 📜 Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical
- 📜 Diploma of Automotive Technology
- 🎓 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)
- 🎓 Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering)
📄 Eligibility Criteria for Student Visa in Australia 🇦🇺
Before applying for a student visa in Australia, you must meet the following requirements:
- 🌍 A valid passport for the duration of your study in Australia
- 📑 Offer letter from the selected university/institution
- 💰 Evidence of access to sufficient funds
- 🩺 Evidence of Overseas Student Health Cover
- 📃 All other relevant documents listed on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection visa checklists
English Entry Requirement 📚
To meet the English entry requirements for a student visa, you must have an:
- 📊 IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no score below 5 in each component*
🔑 Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency 🇦🇺
As one of the largest industries in Australia, Building & Construction offers a number of opportunities to graduates. Furthermore, graduates from this industry are in high demand on a regular basis. 🏗️
As a Building & Construction graduate, students have the option to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa 🎓. Students with these visas have the option to continue studying, working, as well as staying in Australia on a temporary basis. Once they have completed their course, based on their specializations, they are allowed to stay for two (2) years ⏳. This would give them a chance to obtain related local work experiences, which may help them get Permanent Residency in Australia 🏡.
Because of the increasing requests for graduates from the Building and Construction program, these jobs are constantly posted in the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) 📜 and Skilled Occupations List (SOL) 📋. A few examples of the job postings are:
- 🧱 Project Builder
- 🔨 Bricklayer
- 🏗️ Construction Project Manager
- 📏 Surveyor
- ⚒️ Welder (First Class)
🔧 ANZSCO Code: 321211-321214 – Motor Mechanics 🚗
What Do Motor Mechanics Do? 🛠️
Motor mechanics are responsible for repairing, maintaining, and testing motor vehicles and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components. Their work includes:
- 🔧 Repairing, maintaining, and testing petrol engines and mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles (transmissions, suspension, steering, and brakes)
- 🛻 Maintaining, testing, and repairing diesel engines and mechanical parts of trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles
- 🏍️ Maintaining, testing, and repairing mechanical parts of motorcycles
- ⚙️ Maintaining, testing, and repairing engines of small equipment (chainsaws, lawn mowers, garden tractors)
Tasks Include 📝
- 🔍 Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts
- 🛠️ Dismantling, removing, and checking engine assemblies, transmissions, and other components
- 🔩 Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts, reassembling components
- 🔄 Performing scheduled maintenance services (oil changes, lubrications, engine tune-ups)
- 🧰 Reassembling engines and parts after repair
- 💻 Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
- 🚗 Inspecting vehicles and issuing roadworthiness certificates
- 📞 Responding to vehicle breakdown service calls
Visa Options for Immigration Per MLTSSL 💼
- 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
- 189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-Tested
- 190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
- 407 – Training visa (subclass 407)
- 485 – Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) – Graduate Work
- 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Family nominated
- 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – State or Territory nominated
- 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
- 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
🔧 Occupations Include 🚗
- 321211 Motor Mechanic (General) 🚙
- 321212 Diesel Motor Mechanic 🛻
- 321213 Motorcycle Mechanic 🏍️
- 321214 Small Engine Mechanic 🛠️
⚙️ Specialisations Include 🛠️
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic 🚗
- Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic 🌬️
- Brake Mechanic 🛑
- Ground Support Equipment Fitter (Air Force) ✈️
- Roadside Mechanic 🚧
- Vehicle Mechanic (Army) 🚙
- Automotive Heavy Mechanic 🚜
- Chainsaw Mechanic 🌳
- Lawnmower Mechanic 🌱
- Outboard Motor Mechanic ⛵
