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Mechanic
VCE VM recommended
Heavy vehicle motor mechanics repair, maintain and test heavy vehicles, other diesel engines and related mechanical components. Light vehicle motor mechanics service, repair and overhaul the mechanical parts of motor vehicles including engine, transmission and suspension systems.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics
- Certificate 2/3 VET Course
- Free Choice Subject (e.g. Design and Technology)
- Religion and Society
- Free Choice Subject
Year 12
- English
- Certificate 2/3 VET Course
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Industry Pathways Program — Automotive
VET options
- Certificate 2 in Automotive
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Bachelor in Automotive Engineering
Alternative pathways into university
- Certificate 3/4 Automotive (Apprenticeship)
- Certificate 3 in Automotive Mechanical Technology
- Certificate 3 in Automotive Diesel Mechanical Technology
- Diploma of Automotive Technology
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.