Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology

Overview

Most racing teams see this qualification - and studying with Motorsports Training Australia - as the minimum point of entry into the industry. Many of our graduates have achieved excellent employment outcomes in the motorsports industry after they have completed this certificate. You learn to inspect and service engines and suspension systems, cooling systems, and clutch assemblies. You also learn how to repair and service manual transmissions, braking systems, final-drive assemblies, and steering and suspension systems. Repairs to ignition, engine, and management systems are also encompassed in the duties of the mechanic. You will learn racetrack experiences, discuss problems with drivers and users to discover faults and carry out your own diagnostic procedures.

As part of the program you will also learn computer aided drawing, CNC machining, welding, hand and power tools to provide the broad grounding of skills and knowledge to enter the Motorsport workplace.

Motorsport students in the first year program will be admitted and enrolled into two courses:

• Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology (AUR30920)
• Motorsport Engineering Course (A2MOTOREC1)

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Duration

Full-time: 10 months

Requirements

While it isn't a regulatory requirement, students should be at least 17 years of age. This is a demanding but hugely rewarding course, and as most of our students are not local, many of them relocate to the Wodonga area and subsequently live out of home for the first time.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including reports, tests, practical assessments of your abilities, placement assessments and demonstrations.

Other Information

As is the nature of the motorsports industry and race meets, you will be required to do placements (and perhaps work experience with racing teams) on weekends.

Skills Developed

• Service and repair engines and suspension systems, cooling systems, and clutch assemblies
• Repair and service manual transmissions, braking systems, hydraulic systems, final-drive assemblies, and steering and suspension systems
• Repairs to ignition, engine, and management systems are also encompassed in the duties of the mechanic
• Discuss problems with drivers and users to discover faults and carry out your own diagnostic procedures
• Learn what it takes to be successful in the motorsports industry and get valuable exposure
• 3-dimensional computer-aided drawing (CAD)

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

A2MOTOREC1 Motorsport Engineering Course (short course required as part of the total program) will incur additional fees at the time of enrolment.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'Apply Now' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

This could be a stepping stone into an engineering career by taking up further study opportunities via university and possibly gaining recognition of prior learning. Should you change your mind, after completing this qualification the vast majority of your study will be complete already should you wish to undertake a general auto mechanic apprenticeship.

Careers

• Mechanic
• Motorsports mechanical assistant
• Mechanic apprenticeship with a motorsports team

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process