Mechanic's assistant
Horsham Autotech

OPPORTUNITY. - EXHAUST TECHNICIAN
This is a great opportunity for a student interested in a career in the automotive industry. Students will gain hands on experience working in a modern workshop that services and repairs all makes and models of cars. Horsham Autotech specialise: 1. automotive service and repairs, 2. roadworthy and safety inspections, 3. exhaust fitting and repairs, 4, brake repairs including master cylinder work, disc rotor machining and 5. air conditioning repairs. The professional team at Horsham Autotech are friendly and work together to provide high levels of customer service.

Skills You Might Learn

This placement will provide students with valuable 'hands-on experience' and the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals.

Students will have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on SWL placement. These skills include valuable general employability skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, planning and technology.

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies including:
• Working in real-life scenarios and environments
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
• Liaising and working with colleagues, supervisors, customers/clients and suppliers
• Occupational health and safety practices.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Task & Duties Typical tasks and duties will involve assisting technicians as they diagnose faults in motor vehicles. Vehicles can then be repaired / maintained as required using parts and tools from the workshop. Students will use equipment and tools as needed under supervision. Car parts will be removed and replaced as directed by staff. General workshop cleaning as required.

Student Requirements

Students will:
• Have a passion for the automotive industry and be committed to the task,
• Have a neat appearance and wear clothes appropriate to the workplace.
• Be willing to learn
• Be punctual (on time) for work
• Have a good work ethic
• Take pride in their work and have attention to detail
• Have a good work attitude and show initiative
• Have good time management skills

Dress Requirements

Closed toe, nonslip shoes.
Steel capped safety boots.
Workwear appropriate for the workplace.
Neat casual attire
Minimal jewellery and long hair tied back for safety purposes.

Special Transport Requirements

No specific transport arrangements available. Students must organise their own transport, to and from the workplace.

Check the Horsham bus network map at:
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/default-site/more/maps/Local-area-maps/Regional/eda63a0697/16_Glen-Eira_LAM.pdf

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• AUR20720 - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)