Job Description
Love cars, enjoy working with your hands and ready to turn that interest into a trade?
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Apprenticeships Are Us is seeking motivated 1st Year Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprentices for opportunities across Melrose Park and surrounding areas, NSW.
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With opportunities available across both a major automotive dealership and a professional independent mechanical workshop, this is a great chance to start your apprenticeship and gain valuable hands‐on experience in the automotive industry.
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You'll work alongside qualified automotive technicians while completing your AUR***** Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, developing the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic.
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We're looking for candidates with the right attitude, reliability and a genuine commitment to building a career in automotive.
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Depending on the available position and your suitability, you may have the prospect to start your apprenticeship within:
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A Major Automotive Dealership – Gain experience working with manufacturer‐specific vehicles, servicing procedures, diagnostic technology and repair standards.
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An Independent Mechanical Workshop – Build broad mechanical experience servicing, diagnosing and repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.
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Professional Workshop Environments – Learn from qualified technicians while using modern tools, equipment and diagnostic technology.
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Successful applicants will be matched with opportunities based on location, suitability, interests and host employer requirements.
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Why Choose This Apprenticeship?
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Different Workshop Opportunities – Access opportunities across both dealership and independent automotive environments.
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Hands-On from Day One – Develop practical servicing, maintenance, diagnostic and repair skills on real vehicles.




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Learn from Experienced Technicians – Work alongside qualified automotive professionals throughout your apprenticeship.
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Earn While You Learn – Receive weekly award wages, superannuation, annual leave and sick leave.
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Nationally Recognised Qualification – Complete your AUR***** Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
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All PPE Provided – Supplied and replaced at no cost throughout your apprenticeship.
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Government Support – Eligible apprentices may have access to available government incentives and apprenticeship support.
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Dedicated Mentoring – Receive ongoing support from your dedicated Apprentice Employment Manager.
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Long-Term Career Pathway – Build the skills, experience and qualification needed to become a fully qualified automotive technician.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on your host workshop, but you'll learn how to:
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Carry out scheduled vehicle servicing and preventative maintenance.
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Assist with diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
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Inspect and repair braking, steering and suspension systems.
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Assist with engine repairs and mechanical component replacement.
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Carry out oil, filter and fluid changes.
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Conduct vehicle inspections, testing and safety checks.
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Use contemporary diagnostic equipment and workshop technology.
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Safely use hand tools, power tools and specialised automotive equipment.
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Follow manufacturer and workshop repair procedures.
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Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop setting.
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About You
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We're looking for someone who is genuinely interested in becoming a qualified mechanic and is ready to commit to their apprenticeship.
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You'll ideally have:
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A genuine passion for automotive mechanics.
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A hands‐on and mechanically minded approach.
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A willingness to learn and take direction.
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A robust work ethic and reliable attitude.
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Good attention to detail.
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Practical problem‐solving skills.
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The ability to work effectively as part of a workshop team.
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A current driver's licence (P1 or above preferred).
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The ability to reliably travel to your allocated host employer.
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No experience? No problem. Previous automotive experience or a Certificate II is not required. Your attitude, reliability and commitment to completing your apprenticeship are what matter.
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Find the Right Start for Your Automotive Career
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Whether you're interested in the structured environment of a major dealership or the broad vehicle experience available within an independent mechanical workshop, this opportunity gives you the chance to take your first step into the automotive industry.
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We'll work to match suitable candidates with current opportunities across our host employer network based on their location, interests and suitability.
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Eligibility
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Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for these apprenticeship opportunities.
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Start Your Automotive Career Today
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If you're ready to get hands‐on, learn from experienced technicians and work towards becoming a qualified Light Vehicle Mechanic, we want to hear from you.

📌 1St Year Light Vehicle Apprenticeship (New South Wales)
🏢 Apprenticeships R Us
📍 New South Wales