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Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

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Overview About this course

Drive into a successful career as a licensed automotive manufacturing technician and develop the practical skills and adaptability to thrive in this dynamic field. Build sturdy automotive products, use specialist craftsmanship and stand out in the manufacturing industry.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Read and interpret technical documents

  • Select correct vehicle manufacturing materials

  • Plan, mark out and cut products

  • Use specialist manufacturing techniques

  • Manufacture and assemble products

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Real-world experience with your employer

  • Exposure to real-world manufacturing projects

  • The ability to fabricate and fit products for bus, truck and trailer applications

  • A sound understanding of heavy vehicle standards

  • The ability to perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging

  • Eligibility to apply for a trade licence

  • A strong pathways to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Be employed as an apprentice in the automotive manufacturing industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • Literacy and numeracy skills at a Year 10 or equivalent level

  • Confidence working at heights and in confined spaces

  • An intermediate level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role

  • Some experience in handling tools and equipment

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like:

Vehicle Body Builder

Vehicle Body Builders manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies such as buses, trucks, fire engines and caravans.

  • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

    95%

  • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

    1,200 workers

  • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

    39 years

  • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

    $1,010

  • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

    42 hours

  • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

    Medium

  • Gender share

    1% female

  • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

    Stable

Other jobs include: automotive manufacturing technician, sub assembly technician, vehicle body builder and coach builder technician.

Licensing

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Refer to NSW Fair Trading licensing requirements and guidelines before applying to study this qualification.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

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The Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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The Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer does not have any post-graduate courses.

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The Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 28 Units of competency, including 11 core and 17 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA002

  • Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAFA003

  • Apply heavy vehicle standards AUMGLM011

  • Monitor and maintain automotive equipment AUMATK013

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

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