Diesel Motor Mechanic
Studying to be a diesel mechanic leads you into the heavy vehicle industry, where there are opportunities across road transport, agriculture, plant and equipment, and materials handling equipment.
Diesel Mechanic is on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) – this means there is a shortfall in supply of employees, and Diesel Mechanics are in demand in Australia.
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Occupation Name: Diesel Motor Mechanic
ANZSCO: 321212
AQF Minimum Qualification: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Two-year training package to be eligible for 485 Graduate Visa:
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Cert IV in Mechanical Diagnosis
- Diploma of Automotive Technology
Intake Dates
- Monthly intakes
Locations
- Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
Cost
- From $8,000 per year
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics are qualified to repair and maintain the engines and components of large vehicles and engines. Depending on their practical experience and qualifications, these mechanics will specialise in particular vehicles and/or stationary engines; anything from mobile cranes, drilling rigs, trucks, and bulldozers to specialised agricultural or mining machinery.
Automotive Industry trade pathway:
Step 1
Firstly, enrol in the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Cert IV in Mechanical Diagnosis, and Diploma of Automotive Management – this has a duration of two years.
Step 3
Whilst on the Graduate Visa, you must undertake the Job Ready Program through TRA (Trades Recognition Australia). This requires 12 months of paid work experience as a Diesel Mechanic and can enable you to obtain a positive full skills assessment for migration purposes.
Step 2
After studying the two-year training package, provided you have undertaken 360 hours of work in an Australian workplace or vocational placement during your studies, you may be eligible to apply for the 485 Graduate Visa. This is a temporary work visa that allows you to live and work in Australia after graduation for up to 18 months.
Step 4
After you have completed the Job Ready Program you will receive a positive skills assessment as a Diesel Mechanic. This means you may be eligible to apply for permanent work visas such as General Skilled Migration (Subclass 189 or 190), or 491. This will also make you eligible for employer sponsorship as you would have satisfied the two-year work experience criteria for a Temporary Short Skilled Subclass 482 Visa.
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Do you want to extend your stay in Australia? Choose a course that trains you for a position on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
