Mechanic's assistant

**Please contact placements@gllen.org.au via your teacher to arrange this placement, please do not contact the employer directly**

As a mechanical partner for the full range of Motorkool products this locally owned and operated automotive provider offers full repair services and off road and recovery equipment and installation.

Their mechanical repair and installation expertise extends to all early and late-model vehicles, vans and motor homes, and the team ensure all vehicles are repaired to the highest standards and returned within a prompt time frame.

This Work Experience opportunity will enable you to observe experienced mechanics in action!

Skills You Might Learn

Industry skills may include:
• Observing and learning from highly qualified technicians
• Understanding how tools and diagnostic systems work
• How to maintain workshop records
• Ordering parts

And general employability skills including:
• Workplace communication
• Following safe work practices
• Problem solving
• Being punctual
• Planning and organising

Typical Tasks & Duties

Tasks and duties may include observing mechanics with:
• Service, repair and installation of parts and accessories
• Identifying automotive mechanical systems and components
• Competing service records
• Communication with team and customers, and
• Cleaning workshop floors and benches

Each experience will vary depending on a student's areas of interest, training and ability.

Student Requirements

Students must have a genuine interest in the automotive trade, be willing to listen and learn, and have completed the relevant OH&S module.

Dress Requirements

Protective clothing e.g., long pants and top, safety footwear, clean neat & tidy appearance

Special Transport Requirements

Public transport is available.