Heavy automotive industries
Open up a range of career options in the heavy automotive industry with practical, hands-on training. Choose from a range of specialisations including diesel fitting, mobile plant technology, and cylinder head reconditioning.
Study heavy automotive industries
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.
Career outcomes
- Agricultural mechanic
- 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
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