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How to become a mechanic in Brisbane

The qualification, the timeframe, and what the work pays. If a number changes, we change it.

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, as an apprenticeship

That is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 3 to 4 years, paid throughout depending on the provider and how you study.

An apprenticeship, so you are paid from day one. Electric vehicle work is a separate qualification worth asking about.

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Where people start

People come into this work from

  • Labourer
  • School leaver
  • Career changer
Mechanic$65,000 to $88,000, once qualified
Diagnostic technician or workshop ownerYour own, with experience
What it costsProviders differ, sometimes by thousands. We compare them.

Pay ranges are indicative and vary by employer, shift and experience. Check current advertisements before you rely on any figure, including ours.

What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Brisbane dealerships and independent workshops both take apprentices. Dealerships pay a bit more and specialise you; independents give you broader experience.

Before you enrol

Three things worth asking

  • Ask whether it is a dealership or an independent, because you learn different things.
  • Ask whether they cover electric and hybrid, which is where the work is going.
  • Ask whether they supply tools or you buy your own.

We will ask all of that for you. Start with the free check.