Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic (QLD)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a heavy vehicle motor mechanic you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Automotive Mechanical Technology. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Cylinder Head Reconditioner
  2. Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology *
  3. Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment
  4. Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport *
  5. Certificate III in Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
  6. Certificate III in Automotive Specialist *
  7. Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Diesel Fitter
  8. Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Diesel Fuel
  9. Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Forklift Mechanical
  10. Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Transmission
  11. Certificate IV in Automotive Technology *
  12. Diploma of Automotive Technology *

Employment Opportunities:

Heavy vehicle motor mechanics are employed mainly by machinery dealers, some service stations, heavy vehicle repairers, road transport firms, bus companies and the minerals industry. Public and privatised authorities such as those concerned with defence, communications, energy supply, public works and transport also employ heavy vehicle motor mechanics. Some heavy vehicle motor mechanics may establish their own business.

For Further Information:

Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland

(07) 3376 6266

Logistics Information and Navigation Centre

Minerals Council of Australia

(02) 6233 0600

Motor Trades Association of Queensland

(07) 3237 8777

Queensland Automotive Skills Alliance

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