MTA Institute Conference Brings Trainers Together from Across the State
The MTA Institute is the largest private provider of automotive apprenticeships in Queensland, and in the past 18 months has grown substantially, now delivering face-to-face, in-the-workshop training to more than 2200 students across the state in all automotive sectors – from light vehicle to heavy commercial, from auto electrical to parts interpreting, from motorcycle mechanical […]
Apprentice of the Month, February 2022: Grace Campbell
Apprentice of the Month, February 2022: Grace Campbell Grace Campbell is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for February 2022. The 21-year-old, who works for Central Bike Centre in Emerald, is in the third year of her automotive sales (parts interpreting) apprenticeship and is proving to be an excellent student, impressing both her employer […]
Electric Vehicle Apprenticeship Now Available in Australia
Australia now has access to a new training apprenticeship package aimed at creating a new generation of electric vehicle technicians. In February, the Australian government released the details for the training package and qualification called AUR32721 – Certificate III in Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology. According to training.gov.au – the National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET) […]
Apprentice of the Month, March 2022: Jack Farraway
Jack Farraway is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for March 2022. The 18-year-old, third-year apprentice has been working at Done Right Automotive in Charters Towers since he was just 14 and, according to his trainer Gavin Jacobs, his ‘commitment to his training, development, and employment . . . is outstanding.’ Having finished school […]
Former MTA Institute Student Claims Ulysses Motorcycle Club National Award
Bradley Thorley, National Ulysses Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year winner, with Ulysses Club National President Henry Rokx (left) and National Committee member Robert Hunt (right) The national Ulysses Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year award has returned after a one-year, COVID-related hiatus, and Bradley Thorley, a 24-year-old motorcycle mechanic with Mini Motor Service in Chinchilla, […]
Apprentice of the Month, April 2022: Timothy Louden
Timothy Louden – April 2022 Apprentice of the Month imothy Louden is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for April 2022. The 19-year-old, third-year light vehicle apprentice has been working at GMW Mechanical & Towing in Gladstone since he was 17 and has impressed his employers and his MTA Institute trainer with his […]
Apprentice of the Month, May 2022: Nathan Faggotter
Nathan Faggotter is the MTA Institute Apprentice of the Month for May 2022. The 18-year-old has been working at Longreach Motors in Longreach since the beginning of 2020, is now in the third year of his auto electrical apprentice, and has become an integral member of the workshop team. Stepping into an automotive apprenticeship while […]
Benefits of Hiring a Student with Pre-Vocational Training
When it comes to hiring a new team member, making sure an applicant has the relevant skills for the position plays an essential role. This is where MTA Institute’s automotive vocational preparation program can assist. Designed to give students an entry-level introduction to the automotive industry, students undertaking the course learn a range of skills […]
Auto Ready Program Takes to the Road
MTA Queensland and the MTA Institute have long recognised the importance of giving young people the opportunity to get a basic introduction to the automotive industry. Over the years, the two organisations have run many courses for school students and the current Auto Ready program has proved to be extremely popular. Held over five days […]
New EV Training Opportunities for MTA Institute Apprentices
As battery and hybrid electric vehicles continue to increase in popularity, it is imperative that automotive professionals have the relevant skills and knowledge to safely and correctly service and repair these vehicles. This is particularly important as the AURETH101 – Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles unit of competency has been identified as a prerequisite […]
