Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an apprenticeship?

  • Many employers seek applications from students participating in a pre-employment or pre-apprenticeship training course. The courses are conducted at secondary colleges with an automotive facility and TAFE Institutes – Go to TAFE AUTOMOTIVE VICTORIA, ATV Hotlinks.

  • Apprenticeship and traineeship vacancies are advertised in major newspapers and local news under “Job Vacancies”, however many employers will contact their local secondary college or TAFE Institute directly – Go to TAFE AUTOMOTIVE VICTORIA, ATV Hotlinks.

  • Spend time investigating the type of apprenticeship or traineeship jobs available taking into account your particular interests. Learn about the industry and seek advice on-line and from industry bodies such as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce – Go to
    http://www.vacc.com.au for further information.

  • Prepare a portfolio for presentation at the job interview. The portfolio should include evidence of:

    • School certificates/awards/reports

    • Pre-employment training report

    • Part-time jobs and work experience, i.e. McDonalds

    • Hobbies (include photographs)

    • Sporting interests and awards

    • Community volunteer work

What is a Pre-Employment?

  • Many employers seek applications for apprenticeship and traineeship from students participating in automotive pre-employment training.

  • Automotive Training Victoria has established the 21560VIC Certificate II in Automotive Technology Studies course that integrates basic automotive technology skills training and underpinning knowledge to prepare students for an automotive apprenticeship or traineeship. The course is offered by:

    •  TAFE institutes as a full-time course  - Go to TAFE AUTOMOTIVE VICTORIA, ATV Hotlinks

    • Secondary colleges to students studying years 10, 11 and 12  - Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Victorian Certificates of Applied Learning (VCAL)

Is it worth considering a School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship?

Secondary students at years 11 and 12 may complete a part-time school based traineeship or apprenticeship at the same time as completing educational studies.

The Vehicle Service Traineeship is a very successful school based arrangement widely accepted by vehicle dealerships as a unique pathway to a career in the Automotive Industry.

The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has established a Mobile Career Path Unit to assist students enter into a school based apprenticeship or traineeship – Go to http://www.vacc.com.au for further information.

What is a Certificate of Completion and how do I get it?

A Certificate of Completion is evidence that the holder is qualified and has completed an apprenticeship in an automotive trade.

Exit apprentices are eligible for the Certificate of Completion on award of the qualification by the Registered Training Organisation and on satisfactory completion of the Contract of Training with the employer. The process is as follows:

  • The apprentice is awarded the qualification on successful completion of required units of competence, i.e. Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology – Light Vehicle.

  • Skills Victoria, on behalf of the Victorian Skills Commission, confirms successful completion of the apprenticeship, in writing, to the apprentice and employer.

  • The apprentice applies to VETASSESS for the Certificate of Completion. Copies of the qualification and Skills Victoria confirmation must be submitted as evidence – Go to www.vetassess.com.au

Can I get qualified if I am working in the automotive industry?

 

YES!

 

 The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), a Registered Training Organisation, in partnership with ATV has established Automotive Assessment Services (AAS).

 AAS is available to individuals currently employed in the automotive industry with a minimum of 7 years experience in a trade, i.e. motor mechanic or a minimum of 4 years experience in non-trade occupation, i.e. sales.

 The applicant will be awarded a national automotive qualification on successful completion of the assessment program covering knowledge testing and workplace validation of competence.

 The service also takes into account the individual’s work history and existing skills from a variety of sources of evidence including company product training, TAFE training and third party reports.

 The service covers most qualifications in the Automotive Industry Training Package Retail, Service & Repair including automotive mechanics (light vehicle, heavy vehicle and motorcycle), automotive electrician, panel beating, vehicle painting, automotive specialist, vehicle sales and parts sales.

 

Contact:

Mr Murray Liston

Manager VACC Technical Services

(03) 9829 1188