Study Automotive in Australia
Automotive service technicians maintain, repair, and inspect cars, light trucks, and other vehicles. They may also be referred to as a service tech, auto mechanic, auto technician, automobile technician, or service technician.
Employment Prospects
| Number of Workers in 2025 | Industrial Growth within 4 years | Gender Share |
| 99,700 | 1.5% | 1% of workers are female |
Salary
Entry Condition
- IELTS 5.5
Intakes Dates
- Monthly (TAFE – February or July only)
Subject List
- Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
- Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- Diagnose complex system faults
- Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
- Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Study Options
- Certificate III + IV (2 years)
- Certificate III + IV + Diploma (2 years)
Career Outcomes
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic