School-Based Apprenticeships

What does an MTA Australian School-Based Apprenticeship involve?

An MTA School-Based Apprenticeship is a combination of:

• paid employment with a business/host employer in the automotive industry
• vocational training at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• core SACE secondary subjects at school.

What are the benefits of starting a School-Based Apprenticeship?

• Earn while you learn
• Start your apprenticeship early
• Turn your passion into a career
• Get hands-on experience whilst finishing school
• Work towards completing a nationally-recognised trade qualification.

What are the benefits of obtaining a school-based apprenticeship with the MTA?

• We find you a host employer through our industry contacts
• Your uniform (work clothes) and PPE is provided by us
• Regular visits from your dedicated field officer to provide ongoing support throughout your training and in your workplace
• Access to qualified and experienced mentors to provide access to social and support services
• First-class training at our industry-led facility.

Not quite sure if it’s for you?

The MTA also offers work experience through our industry partners across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia in a variety of trades, including:

• mechanical (across light vehicle, heavy vehicle, agricultural, mobile plant, motorcycles, marine and more)
• vehicle painting
• body repair
• auto parts interpreting.