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Automotive

Do you have a passion for cars, trucks or bikes? Open up a range of different career options with an Automotive course at SM TAFE.

Our practical, hands-on Automotive qualifications cover a huge variety of areas within the industry including vehicle body building, automotive mechanical technology, automotive electrical technology, heavy plant and outdoor power equipment. We offer a comprehensive range of courses from pre-apprenticeship programs through to apprenticeships and post-trade specialisations.

Our purpose-built training facilities based at our Kwinana and Carlisle campuses feature specialised equipment including vehicles, automotive repair and diagnostic equipment, fully-equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. Our Thornlie campus features specialised heavy duty mechanical workshops and welcomes Apprentices from across the state.

Plan your study pathway in Automotive.

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Heavy Automotive Plant
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Courses in Automotive

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    Half-price

    Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

    National ID AUR20220 | State ID BGA7

    Learn the skills to prepare for an automotive air conditioning apprenticeship.

    Campuses
    • Kwinana

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

    National ID AUR32120 | State ID BFY1

    Learn the skills and knowledge to work in vehicle body repair. Learn how to replace panels and fittings and repair dents using cutting and welding techniques.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

    National ID AUR30320 | State ID BFZ9

    Gain the skills to prepare you for a career in the automotive electrical industry. Learn how to diagnose and repair cars safely.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (Automotive Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20420 | State ID AC29

    Gain the skills to prepare for an automotive electrical apprenticeship. 

    Campuses
    • Kwinana

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production - Bus, Truck and Trailer (Vehicle Body Building Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUM20218 | State ID AB70

    Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for a bus, truck and trailer vehicle body building apprenticeship.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

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

    National ID AUM30218 | State ID BEE4

    Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in the automotive manufacturing industry (bus, truck and trailer) sector. Learn how to prepare materials for fabrication, mechanical cutting operations and welding.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

    National ID AUR32420 | State ID BGA9

    Gain the skills and knowledge to work in the vehicle body repair industry. Prepare surfaces for refinishing, and learn how to apply and restore exterior paint.

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20520 | State ID AC34

    Learn the skills to prepare for a heavy vehicle or plant mechanic apprenticeship. Learn how to work on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks. 

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Half-price

    Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20520 | State ID AC33

    Learn about servicing and maintaining engines and prepare for a mechanic apprenticeship. 

    Campuses
    • Mandurah

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing)

    National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE18

    Gain options to work in the surface preparation and coating industry in areas such as oil and gas, marine, plant construction and maintenance, defence and site maintenance.

    Learn in specialised facilities

    South Metro TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive...

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship