MTA Automotive Apprenticeships

MTA Automotive Apprenticeships The MTA is your key to a successful automotive career. Apply for an Apprenticeship today!

The automotive industry is a strong and exciting industry to start your career in, with changes in vehicle technology and business practices offering all kinds of exciting opportunities now and into the future

As the MTA is the peak body for the industry, MTA Training and Employment delivers to apprentices and trainees high quality, industry developed training that is modern and responsive. We al

so offer access to employment pathways and support that come from being the South Australian automotive industry's peak body. MTA Training and Employment makes it easy for both MTA host employers and industry apprentice employers because regardless of whether an apprentice is industry employed or MTA employed, apprentices can still access the same high quality training and facilities through the MTA's Training and Employment Centre in Royal Park.

07/09/2026

The 2026 MTA Automotive Careers Guide is here, your guide to discovering the many pathways into South Australia’s automotive industry.

From hands-on training and apprenticeships to exciting career opportunities across the automotive sector, explore where a career in automotive could take you.

Read the 2026 Automotive Careers Guide: https://issuu.com/mtasant/docs/automotive_careers_guide

03/09/2026

From the football field to the workshop!

We were proud to celebrate Port Adelaide Football Club player Lachie Jones signing his training contract with MTA Training and Employment at host employer Maughan Thiem Cheltenham on Thursday.

Lachie is taking on a dual trade apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Mechanical and Automotive Electrical, balancing his AFL career with building valuable skills for the future.

A big thank you to Lucy Hood MP, Cameron Baker, Maughan Thiem Ford, and Channel 7 Adelaide for helping share Lachie’s story and shine a light on the value of trade pathways.

Good luck, Lachie, we’ll be cheering you on in the workshop and on the field!

28/08/2026

huge thank you to everyone who helped make our 2026 Automotive Careers Day such a success.

As part of National Skills Week 2026, we’re proud to support the focus on showcasing skills, careers and the opportunities available to young people across Australia.

Last week, our MTA Training and Employment Centre in Royal Park came alive as we welcomed hundreds of students, teachers, parents and guardians across two action-packed days.

Students had the opportunity to explore the many career pathways available across the automotive industry, while getting hands-on with the technologies shaping the future of our trades.

A special thank you to our MTA members, employees, and Ambassador Apprentices who generously gave their time, shared their experiences and brought along vehicles for students to see and explore.

We’d also like to thank our valued sponsors and industry partners for their support in helping bring the event to life.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed and helped make the two days such a success.

It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the breadth of careers available in automotive and give the next generation a closer look at where a career in our industry can take them.

25/08/2026

On August the 6th, we hosted Collision Connect, an industry night bringing together the collision repair sector to showcase innovation, share knowledge, and explore new ways of working.

We explored how new technology, repair methods, and improved processes can create greater efficiencies in paint and panel repair, while also increasing awareness around the importance of ADAS calibrations. Ensuring calibrations are completed correctly whenever changes are made or components are replaced following an accident is critical to vehicle safety.

A big thank you to Keco Australia, NEXION, Axalta - Australia and New Zealand and Anest Iwata Australia Pty Ltd for supporting the event and helping us continue to drive innovation, efficiency and safety across the collision repair industry.

We’d also like to extend our thanks to our members and industry stakeholders for attending, your ongoing engagement and commitment to the industry are what make events like Collision Connect possible.

We look forward to continuing to bring the industry together, share knowledge and drive positive change across collision repair.

18/08/2026

Hear directly from apprentices as they share their journeys in Light Vehicle Automotive Apprenticeships supported by MTA Training and Employment. From workshop learning to real-world diagnostics and repairs, these hands-on roles build practical skills and strong career pathways in the automotive industry.

Discover where a Light Vehicle Apprenticeship with MTA can take you.

Training is delivered by MTA Training and Employment | RTO code: 2293

To find out more, follow the link in comments.

We’re incredibly proud to share that MTA Training and Employment has been named a 2026 South Australian Training Awards ...
14/08/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that MTA Training and Employment has been named a 2026 South Australian Training Awards finalist!

After being a finalist in 2024, taking home the win in 2025, and now returning as a finalist again in 2026, this recognition is a fantastic reflection of the commitment our team has to building the skills, careers and future of South Australia’s automotive industry.

A huge congratulations to all of the 2026 finalists. It’s an honour to be recognised alongside so many organisations and individuals making a real difference through vocational education and training.

We’re looking forward to celebrating at the South Australian Training Awards Gala on Friday, 11 September.

Our heavy vehicle mechanical apprentices at the MTA Training and Employment Centre now have access to a new Heavy Vehicl...
12/08/2026

Our heavy vehicle mechanical apprentices at the MTA Training and Employment Centre now have access to a new Heavy Vehicle Air Brake Prime Mover Board, purpose-built to strengthen hands-on training and support the development of practical skills in a workshop environment.

This training aid replicates complex air brake systems found in modern heavy vehicles, allowing apprentices to gain a deeper understanding of system operation, fault diagnosis, and maintenance in a safe and controlled setting.

Investments such as this ensure our apprentices continue to train on industry-relevant equipment and graduate with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the modern automotive workforce.

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