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Working as a Diesel Engine Mechanic you would carry out diagnostic procedures, service, repair and overhaul diesel engines and associated components. You could work on a variety of vehicles and machinery ranging from cars to trucks and buses. You would also repair and service cooling systems, diesel fuel systems, emission control systems and perform welding procedures.
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This Australian Apprenticeship occupation may attract incentives under the Australian Government Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System. For more information contact an Apprenticeship Network provider, call the Australian Apprenticeships referral line on 13 38 73, or look at the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive page
Industry Group Automotive, Transport & Maritime
Work Type Analytic & InvestigativeManual & Realistic
The change in Australian Apprenticeships commencements in this overall industry in the past two years. Commencements in 22/23: 15903
Source: VOCSTATS, extracted on 18/10/2023. AATIS analysis.
Australian Apprentice graduates from this overall industry in employment (in any industry).
Source: NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey, 2020, unpublished. AATIS analysis.
Average wage of Australian Apprentice graduates from this overall industry employed full-time after training.
Predicted growth in employment in this overall industry over the next 5 years.
Source: National Skills Commission, 2022. AATIS analysis.
The number of employees in this overall industry compared with other Australian industries.
Average wage of employees in this overall industry.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2022. AATIS analysis.
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Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 18/10/2023, rounded estimates for April 2022 to March 2023. This data is for general information purposes only.
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