Senior Automotive Mechanic

A Senior Automotive Mechanic performs a range of repairs on light vehicles, trucks, motorbikes and other motor vehicles. You’ll supervise a team of mechanics and may deal with more complicated automotive issues. Senior Automotive Mechanics analyse vehicle problems, diagnose faults and carry out repairs when necessary.

Senior Automotive Mechanics should have strong leadership skills and must be able to communicate well with customers and team members. It’s important that you have strong technical skills and a detailed knowledge of vehicle systems. Senior Automotive Mechanics must be able to manage their time well and have excellent attention to detail.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a senior automotive mechanic?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AUR40216

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 24 months
$0 - $18,000
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR31520

Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
8 - 36 months
$0 - $19,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR50216

Diploma of Automotive Technology

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 24 months
$0 - $16,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR40820

Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

On Campus
6 - 13 months
$0 - $8,000
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
  • Must have completed an automotive mechanical Certificate III qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
Additional requirements may apply.
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