In response to industry demand, the Motor Trade Association of South Australia has developed a new training course in heavy vehicle trailer maintenance and repair through its Group Training Scheme (GTS).
This new trailer course: Certificate III – Automotive Specialist Trailer Technician (Heavy) was approved under the AUR-05 training package late last year and covers topics including oxy, electric, MIG and TIG welding procedures; service and repair suspension; service and repair braking systems; overhaul air braking systems/components; assembly and fitment of braking systems and components; general trailer maintenance, service and repair trailers (heavy); and automotive electrical maintenance and repairs.
As well, MTA-GTS has also introduced Certificate III – Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanics. These newest additions bring the number of training courses offered by MTA-GTS to 20.
“This is a most exciting initiative for the MTA-GTS – we provide apprentices with skills for a changing industry, an industry where there are rapid advances in the use of technology,” said MTA Executive Director, John Chapman.
“The MTA-GTS apprenticeship courses meet the immediate needs of the heavy vehicle sector of our industry and also provide additional opportunities for post-trade training as well as training in the repair and maintenance of agricultural and heavy machinery.”
Employed under Contracts of Training, apprentices enrolled in the new courses will undertake off the job training in $2.7 million brand new purpose-built automotive workshops situated at Royal Park. The facility features a 15 metre ventilated truck pit equipped with a fully ducted ventilation system, 8 overhead vehicle hoists, an all wheel drive 1200 dynometer, a four bay drive facility for semi and B-double trailer repairs and maintenance, additional training areas to expand post-trade training including hybrid and electric vehicles, and a new 10-bay welding area for welding and fabrication training that is essential for semi trailer maintenance and manufacture.
As a nationally accredited training provider and Group Training Organisation, MTA-GTS employs over 520 apprentices throughout South Australia.
“MTA-GTS employs apprentices and trainees (staff) under a Contract of Training and ‘hosts’ staff to businesses (host employers). The minimum requirement for apprenticeships is Year 11, SACE stage 1 and Year 10 for traineeships,” explained Mr Chapman.
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