Automotive Workshop Assistant

An Automotive Workshop Assistant supports the daily operations of automotive service centres, helping mechanics and technicians with a range of tasks. Their duties often include cleaning and organising the workshop, maintaining tools and equipment, assisting with basic vehicle servicing such as oil changes or tyre checks, and managing inventory or parts deliveries. While the role is typically entry-level, it requires a good understanding of workplace safety, basic mechanical knowledge, and strong teamwork skills.

Automotive Workshop Assistants may also interact with customers, helping to book jobs or relay information. This position can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced roles in the automotive industry, such as apprentice mechanic or service advisor.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a automotive workshop assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AUR21920

Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 12 months
$0 - $906
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Tyre Fitter Warehouse Assistant
Automotive Workshop Assistant Fleet Service Assistant Vehicle Service Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Tyre Fitter Warehouse Assistant Automotive Workshop Assistant Fleet Service Assistant Vehicle Service Assistant + 3 more
AUR21520

Certificate II in Automotive Cylinder Head Reconditioning
On Campus
8 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Apprentice Diesel Fitter Small Engine Mechanic
Automotive Workshop Assistant Machinist Parts Interpreter Automotive Trade Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Apprentice Diesel Fitter Small Engine Mechanic Automotive Workshop Assistant Machinist Parts Interpreter Automotive Trade Assistant + 4 more
AUR20520

Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $10,478
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Car Detailer Tyre Fitter
Automotive Workshop Assistant Vehicle Service Assistant Automotive Trade Assistant Fleet Service Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Car Detailer Tyre Fitter Automotive Workshop Assistant Vehicle Service Assistant Automotive Trade Assistant Fleet Service Assistant + 4 more
AUR20420

Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $7,649
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Apprentice Automotive Electrician Electrical Technician
Parts Interpreter Diagnostic Technician Automotive Workshop Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Apprentice Automotive Electrician Electrical Technician Parts Interpreter Diagnostic Technician Automotive Workshop Assistant + 3 more
AUR10120

Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
On Campus, Traineeship
3 weeks
$0 - $2,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Service Advisor Automotive Workshop Assistant
Tyre Fitter Car Wash Attendant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Mechanic Service Advisor Automotive Workshop Assistant Tyre Fitter Car Wash Attendant + 2 more
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Auto Body Repairs)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Panel Beater Car Detailer Parts Interpreter
Automotive Body Repair Apprentice Automotive Workshop Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Panel Beater Car Detailer Parts Interpreter Automotive Body Repair Apprentice Automotive Workshop Assistant + 2 more
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Automotive Detailing)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Car Detailer Automotive Workshop Assistant Car Wash Attendant
Vehicle Cleaner Automotive Trade Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Car Detailer Automotive Workshop Assistant Car Wash Attendant Vehicle Cleaner Automotive Trade Assistant + 2 more
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Automotive Dismantling)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parts Interpreter Panel Beater Automotive Body Repair Apprentice
Electric Vehicle Technician Automotive Workshop Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parts Interpreter Panel Beater Automotive Body Repair Apprentice Electric Vehicle Technician Automotive Workshop Assistant + 2 more
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Tinting)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Body Repair Apprentice Car Detailer Automotive Workshop Assistant
Electric Vehicle Technician Vehicle Tinting Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Body Repair Apprentice Car Detailer Automotive Workshop Assistant Electric Vehicle Technician Vehicle Tinting Technician + 2 more
AUR20520

Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing)
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$648 - $1,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Mechanic Service Advisor
Vehicle Service Assistant Automotive Workshop Assistant Light Vehicle Mechanic Tyre Fitter
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Mechanic Service Advisor Vehicle Service Assistant Automotive Workshop Assistant Light Vehicle Mechanic Tyre Fitter + 4 more
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