Working as a Mechanic in Australia

Mechanics in Australia

To work as an automotive mechanic in Australia there are certain requirements that you must meet. This article details the specific requirements that you need to work in automotive field in Australia.

What courses can you study in Australia?
There are several different automotive courses that you can learn in Australia. All of the courses below skill you in occupations that are on the MLTSSL.

• Light Vehicle Mechanical (General Mechanic)
• Heavy Diesel/Commercial (Diesel and Heavy Machinery)
• Automotive Electrical
• Automotive Panel Beating

There is a lot of work for skilled and qualified automotive mechanics in Australia.

Most adults, own cars in Australia are there all need to be serviced. What’s more, the skills are generally speaking universal. Meaning if you can be a mechanic in the UK or China, your skills will usually be transferrable to Australia. Unlike electricians or plumbers, there’s currently no licensing required to work as a Mechanic in Australia.

If you’re interested in studying Automotive you’ll find the information from the  Automotive Mechanic Course  page and you can also check out the interview with Louis from India.

How to find a mechanic job?

The best way to find a job is through networking. The easiest way to do this is to go directly to garages/workshops and ask if they are looking for any workers. You might have to go around to a few locations, but usually, someone at the garage/workshop will be looking for workers or will know someone who is. By going directly to garages and workshops shows you are committed and know how things work in Aus.

In my opinion applying for jobs online is difficult in this line of work. If you get desperate it is worth a try, but I think you will be far better off networking at pubs, bars or better yet onsite.

How much do mechanics earn in Australia?
A qualified mechanic with their own tools who is subcontracting can expect to be paid anywhere from $35 – $45 per hour. A mechanical assistant can expect to be paid roughly $20 – $30 per hour.

What qualification would I need?
You would generally need a Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical or equivalent.

Do I need to have a license to work as a mechanic?
A motor-vehicle-repair business license is required to operate your own vehicle repair business. However, if you are working for a company then you should not need your own license. You may need a license to do certain types of work such as:

• Safety certification examiners.
• Modifying or altering vehicles.
• Gas installation.
• Handling refrigerant.