Motorsport courses & jobs

[FG50T]

Has anyone done a Motorsport cert 3 or 4? What sort of jobs has it led you to? I'm a qualified mechanic and really sick of the work...

[xisled]

You are better off finding a race team and see if you join them as a mechanic.

[Josh_XC]

http://www.ardc.com.au/membership/officials-volunteers

That can be a start

[Matwilliams91]

I did a certificate 2 & 3 in Motorsport at Kangan Institute in Coburg, but it has now moved to a new ACE building in Docklands. I was under te guidance of Greg Moulden, he knows his stuff, and has A LOT of contacts in the industry.
I learnt to TIG weld, ash well as all other types of welding, and the course was very thorough.

If you have some mechanic type background this course will get you a job. Whether its a tyre dealership, formula ford team or v8 supercars. I did work experience with Borland Racing Developments in Braeside, which was great, and also had several job interviews at a tyre dealership who does track work, and also at Tony Dalberto racing, but I turned the job down to focus on my electrical apprenticeship.

If you have any questions pm me, I know Greg very well.
Btw, this course was offered in Melbourne, but there's also a course in Albury.

[Matwilliams91]

Ok, I just saw you're a qualified mechanic, apply for the certificate 3 and you will have no worries getting a job. How old are you if you don't mind me asking.

[FG50T]

I'm 23 mate also did my qualification through Coburg but don't think I ever met greg. Been in the trade 5 years, wan't to stay in the industry but not doing what I am now.

[Matwilliams91]

Definitely enquire about it for next semester, it's Tuesday Wednesday Thursday, so I worked 3 days during the week, worked out well. You will attend all the state serious rounds and the TAFE have a pit garage which they run repairs on competitors cars.
Really was a great experience.,