Open up a range of career options in the heavy automotive industry with practical, hands-on training from TAFE Queensland. Learn how to diagnose, maintain and repair a range of heavy commercial vehicles including trucks, buses, trailers, forklifts, scissor lifts, recreational vehicles, agricultural vehicles, and mining and construction equipment.
TAFE Queensland works closely with key industry partners to ensure our heavy automotive students are working on the latest industry equipment and vehicles, with donations from Iveco, Mack, Kenworth, Komatsu and more. Our $90 million automotive facilities include engine and chassis dynos, state-of-the-art wheel alignment and brake testing stations, and specialised training rooms for diesel fuel, auto electrical, and air-conditioning.
TAFE Queensland offers a comprehensive range of heavy automotive courses and apprenticeships for both career starters and existing workers looking to upskill. Choose from a range of specialisations including diesel fitting, mobile plant technology, trailer technology, mechanical overhauling, cylinder head reconditioning, drivetrain technology, recreational vehicles, forklift technology, elevating work platforms, automotive manufacturing, and agricultural mechanical technology.
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- Cylinder head reconditioner
- Diesel mechanic
- Drivetrain repair technician
- Elevating work platform technician
- Forklift technician
- Heavy vehicle mechanic
- Mobile plant technician
- Recreational vehicle serviceperson
- Specialist trailer technician
- Vehicle body builder
Get university thinking with hands-on learning with a degree, diploma or pathway from TAFE Queensland.
If you're thinking of studying a diploma, certificate IV, or certificate III course you may be eligible for funding through the TAFE Priority Training Program (TPTP). This funding is available to eligible students who enrol in applicable programs after 1 July 2018.
Popular courses
This course will qualify you to become a heavy vehicle mechanical technician working on trucks, buses, earthmoving equipment or agricultural machinery.
Embark upon a dynamic career in the automotive industry with this hands on qualification. This course will give you the practical skills required to work as a qualified diesel engine technician.
Take the next step in your automotive career with this entry-level course. Gain technical knowledge and practical skills to work as a diesel fuel specialist.
Kick start your career in the automotive industry with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a drivetrain technician.
Take the next step in your career with this hands-on heavy commercial trailer qualification. This course is perfect for individuals aiming to become a heavy commercial trailer technician or inspector.
Kick start your career in automotive with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you basic skills and knowledge to increase your employability as an automotive apprentice.
Gain the skills and knowledge to repair and service heavy mobile plant equipment used widely in the mining, construction, earthmoving and agricultural industries. Complete this qualification as part of an apprenticeship to become a qualified mobile plant technician.
Take the next step in your mechanical career by specialising in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.
Popular courses
This course will qualify you to become a heavy vehicle mechanical technician working on trucks, buses, earthmoving equipment or agricultural machinery.
Embark upon a dynamic career in the automotive industry with this hands on qualification. This course will give you the practical skills required to work as a qualified diesel engine technician.
Take the next step in your automotive career with this entry-level course. Gain technical knowledge and practical skills to work as a diesel fuel specialist.
Kick start your career in the automotive industry with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a drivetrain technician.
Take the next step in your career with this hands-on heavy commercial trailer qualification. This course is perfect for individuals aiming to become a heavy commercial trailer technician or inspector.
Kick start your career in automotive with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you basic skills and knowledge to increase your employability as an automotive apprentice.
Gain the skills and knowledge to repair and service heavy mobile plant equipment used widely in the mining, construction, earthmoving and agricultural industries. Complete this qualification as part of an apprenticeship to become a qualified mobile plant technician.
Take the next step in your mechanical career by specialising in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.
Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry by combining working for your employer with pracitcal training from TAFE Queensland. You'll graduate with a nationally-recognised qualification and be ready to kick start your career.
Learn moreApprenticeships and traineeships are a smart way to recruit and train employees to meet the needs of your business. No matter what industry you're in, hiring an apprentice or trainee provides your business with real benefits and contributes to your bottom line.
Learn moreFind out more about the range of specialised facilities available to our automotive students, with dedicated spaces for light, heavy, and agricultural automotive, outdoor power equipement, bicycles, and marine.
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