Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanic (WA)

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.

Additional Information:

To work as a heavy vehicle motor mechanic in WA you will need to obtain, or be employed by someone who holds a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate. This certificate can be obtained from the Department of Commerce, Commissioner for Consumer Protection. Visit their website for more information.

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.

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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.