Rockhampton State High School cluster students enrolled in Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation Program 2023
To support high school students as they explore potential career pathways, MTA Queensland and MTA Institute (RTO No. 31529) have partnered with Glenmore State High School to bring a range of automotive training programs to the Rockhampton, Mount Morgan, and Yeppoon regions.
As part of Glenmore State High School’s new GlenTech Auto initiative, MTA Institute will provide Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to complete various nationally recognised VET accredited courses, including the Auto Ready school holiday program, as well as a AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation.
Designed to give students a basic introduction to the automotive industry, those undertaking the courses will learn a range of tasks related to identifying and inspecting the mechanical and electrical components of light vehicles.
The courses will be held at Glenmore State High School’s newly refurbished automotive workshop, which saw its official opening on Wednesday 1 February 2023. The opening was an exciting event for all, with Rockhampton Mayor Tony Williams, Local Member Barry O’Rourke MP, Division 7 Councillor Donna Kirkland, and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry MP joining the celebrations.
Students working in the newly refurbished GlenTech Auto workshop.
MTA Institute Operations Manager Anthony Bonaccorso said “We are extremely proud to partner with Glenmore State High School to provide quality training opportunities for students as part of their studies.
“From traditional roles such as light vehicle technician, motorcycle mechanic, panel beater, and parts interpreter, to opportunities arising in emerging technologies including electric and autonomous systems, the automotive industry is full of exciting career options.
“The GlenTech Auto Initiative will give students an introduction to the industry and highlight the various facets of each sector, so it is truly a fantastic program to get behind.”
Glenmore State High School Principal Brendan Shannon said, “Over the course of the year, we will see approximately 60 students from across Rockhampton take part in the GlenTech Auto initiative. The program will provide students with automotive-related interests a future career pathway, ensuring they realise and reach their potential as work-ready individuals.”
MTA Institute looks forward to a continued partnership with Glenmore State High School and seeing the exciting opportunities this authentic learning experience will provide to students.
The official opening and cutting of the ribbon by (left to right) Barry O’Rourke MP, Member for Rockhampton, Brendan Shannon, Glenmore State High School Principal, and Anthony Bonaccorso, MTA Institute Operations Manager.
6 February 2023
