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DLuded

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DLuded

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Hi,

I currently have a full time job, but am interested in learning how to rebuild engines and paint cars etc, and was wondering of anyone out there knows of course(s) that teach people these skills

I was just listening to the radio, and they mentioned an add fitting this description perfectly. The place was in St Mary's Sydney, but me being an idiot didnt write down the phone number

I know there are certain tafe courses out there but some require industrial experience, something i cant obtain

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There are usually "pre-apprenticeship courses" provided for people who are interested in a certain field of work and want to get their foot in. This may give you some basic knowledge to get an understanding of mechanics.

try these websites (well the one that is relevant to your state). They all have links to the courses provided and a little spiel about what's taught in each one.

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/

http://www.tafe.tas.edu.au/

http://www.tafe.sa.edu.au/

http://www.tafe.wa.edu.au/Pages/Default.aspx

Good on you for taking it on your own back to learn about cars, something you are obviously interested in, as opposed to the majority who go in blindly, post silly things on forums and look like twats.

:P

edit: Because I like your attitude so much, I did a quick search and found this list of courses for a "motor mechanic" link

Medium Dave Proficient

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I have done a few adult ed' courses that cover engine rebuild, painting, welding and things - they are run by pretty good people over just a few weeks, so you can pick and choose what you want to learn quickly, then go put it into practice :P

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The ones I did were in Tassie, you get a course guide in the paper every few months - tis different from one state to the next, they have all the details on their websites, just google adult education + your state and check it out, they have short courses on heaps of different things. They are usually one night a week for a few weeks, or a few hours on a weekend at a tafe or a college so they are pretty easy to get to.

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KezR33

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Dont suppose anybody know anything for Vic?

Been googling so much my fingers hurt.

I cant find anything around engine building / maintanence - only basic courses i.e. oil change...

Cheers,

I'm doing a couple at Chisholm. You can still enroll but they begin within the next two weeks.

Hobby panel beating.

Hobby spray painting.

Small Engines (4 cylinders).

Hobby Vehicle restoration.

Each is 3 hours per week 6pm till 9pm (most are on Tuesday, so you can't do them all at once) and go for about 16 weeks. ~$500 each.

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KezR33

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Superstar KezR33!!

Thanks heaps - think I will do the small engines one - looks like a good start - except for the drive to Frankston every Tuesday from the city :)

Chisholm Frankston is literally 50 meters from the Frankston station if you find driving too difficult.

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