Would you like a hands-on career where you can combine your love of cars with a qualification and varied employment opportunities? Courses start at the pre-apprenticeship level, which leads to apprenticeships and traineeships, as well as some post-trade courses.
Find out more about starting an apprenticeship. Or, if you are an employer, find out more about taking on an apprentice.
"I am currently a third year spray painting apprentice at McHarry's Bus Lines in Geelong. I first started working at McHarrys as a School-based apprentice, which allowed me to complete my Year 11 and 12 and receive my VCAL certificate.
I work with lots of apprentices at The Gordon so I am always making new friends and learning new things from them. I'm also learning how to do jobs with the latest in technology, tools and paint products.
I have always loved spray painting and airbrushing. I have a love for cars and spend a lot of time at various car show and always have admired the effort and end result on cars that have had paint work done. I would like to manage or own a custom shop one day.”
Matisse Kirakosian, Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology