Mechanic's assistant
Mildura Motor Holdings

Do you have a keen interest in the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Industry and in particular Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Mechanic)? Mildura Motor Holdings have a Structured Workplace Learning Placement (SWL Placement) Opportunity as a Light Vehicle Motor Mechanic Assistant for a student studying VET Automotive.

For many years the friendly staff at Mildura Motor Holdings have been selling and servicing new and used vehicles in Mildura, Wentworth, Robinvale, Merbein, Gol Gol, Irymple and the surrounding region of Victoria. Our state of the art modern showroom and large display areas allow customers to casually browse the great range of vehicles. Our friendly staff are specialists who are proud of their association with Holden, HSV, Jeep, Kia, MG, Mitsubishi & Volkswagen and look forward to support you career journey.

This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VET subject in the Certificate II in Automotive Servicing to gain industry experience and job skills with Mildura Motor Holdings.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume or commence an apprenticeship with, doesn't it? Make Mildura Motor Holdings your next phone call to find out more. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer, VET Coordinator or VCE-VM Coordinator.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employability skills such as;
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Hygiene.
• Problem solving.
• Planning.
• Initiative.
• Follow instructions.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios.
• Working with equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As an Automotive Serviceperson you will assist in performing routine servicing, work on engines, braking, cooling, steering, suspension, driveline and final drive systems as well as batteries. You may also assist in undertaking the inspection and service of transmissions, fuel and emission control systems and batteries.

The student may undertake the following tasks and duties;
• Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace.
• Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace.
• Identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes.
• Inspect, test and service batteries.
• Carry out servicing operations.
• Inspect and service braking systems.
• Inspect and service cooling systems.
• Inspect and service steering systems.
• Inspect and service suspension systems.
• Inspect and service engines.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace.
• Inspect and service final drive assemblies.
• Inspect and service drive shafts.
• Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace.
• Inspect and service automatic transmissions.
• Inspect and service emission control systems.
• Inspect and service petrol fuel systems.
• Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Industry and in particular Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Mechanic) with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future SWL Placement to develop skills learned from their VDSS subject in Automotive Studies.

Whilst the student is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Students must be interested in the “Insert industry-based subject’ and possess good communication skills.
• Students must be willing to spend periods of time observing and to undertake necessary tasks as requested.
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Logbook to the work placement every day.

Dress Requirements

The student will be required to present at work in the following work attire;
• Work pants.
• Hi visual shirt, long sleeve.
• Steel capped work boots.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

CDC Victoria - Mildura: Ph: 5023 0274, Website: https://cdcvictoria.com.au/travel-information/timetables-and-maps/mildura/.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AUR20720 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies