Tasmanian Polytechnic
Automotive & Electrical
Orion Harris
Automotive - Mechanical
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics fix cars or light trucks. They must be able to find the source of the problem quickly and correctly. Today it is a high technology job. Cars and trucks today are run by electronic systems and computers. The computers tell the Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics how well the car or truck is performing.
Automotive - Motor Body
Motor Body workers repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic bodywork on vehicles. Vehicle painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours, and apply primer and finishing coats of paint. You will remove rough spots on vehicle panels and sand surfaces using hand or power tools, carry out masking procedures, colour match and mix paints, apply primer and finishing coats and polish and wax the finished paint work.
Electrical Trades
Spark up a great career in the Electrotechnology industry. This high-tech industry covers all aspects of electrical, refrigeration, powerline and communications technology. Offering an incredible future, demand for people to work in this dynamic industry has never been greater!
Career Opportunities in Automotive and Electrical
- Electrician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Line Worker, Communications Technician
- Mechanic, Diesel Service Technician, Small Engine Mechanic
- Panel Beater, Vehicle Dismantler, Vehicle Trimmer, Industrial Sprayer.
How to Apply and Enrol
Some courses require prequisites Polytechnic staff are available to discuss your pathway and course options and answer your questions. Call 1300 655 307, drop into one of the campuses or see further information below.
More information is available in the student brochure , 2013 handbook and in the applying and enrolling section on this website.
Client services are open between 8.30am to 4.30pm on weekdays.
