Heavy Road Transport Mechanical Technology Apprent
Full-time Apprenticeship


Location: Chinchilla
Duration: 48 months
Closing Date: 4/04/2024
Position Overview:
The purpose of this Heavy Road Transport Mechanical Technology Apprenticeship in Chinchilla is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
If you love working with your hands and fixing things, you might have what it takes to become a Heavy Road Transport Mechanic.

Heavy Vehicle Motor Mechanics specialise in repairing and maintaining heavy vehicles, which includes trucks, buses, agricultural or earthmoving machinery.

Day-to-day tasks may include:
- testing and diagnosing faults with heavy machinery and their components
- carrying out repairs, tune-ups, maintenance and routine servicing on heavy vehicles and machinery
- dismantling, removing and overhauling engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components and parts
- using welding, machining or hand-fitting to repair parts
- reassembling engines and parts after being repaired.


This is a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered tr
Essential Criteria:
- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
- The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures.
- The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members.
- The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.
Desirable Criteria:
- Work experience in your chosen industry
Position Requirements:
To fulfil the requirements of Heavy Road Transport Mechanical Technology Apprenticeship with Golden West Apprenticeships you will:

- Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
- Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
- Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
- Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
- Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.