School Based Trainees

WesTrac Cat; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Certificate II training

Career pathway to apprenticeship

Job summary

WesTrac in Guildford, WA, is offering a School-Based Trainee Program for Year 10 students progressing to Year 11 in 2027. You will gain real workshop experience in automotive and mechanical trades while earning a national qualification.

The fixed-term traineeship lasts about 18 months, with one eight-hour day in the workshop each week and external training every third week, plus mentoring and progress reviews to support a future apprenticeship pathway.

Qualifications

• Current Year 10 student entering Year 11 in 2027.
• Interest in trade careers and learning in a safety-focused workplace.
• Willingness to follow instructions and complete inductions and training.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on rostered days and complete required training/inductions.
• Follow site safety procedures and WesTrac policies.
• Communicate openly and professionally with supervisors.
• Work under supervision and ask for help when unsure.
• Provide notice if unable to attend.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Year 10 student

Job description

Location: Guildford, WA, AU

Start your trade career while completing Year 11 in 2027

Are you a current year 10 student interested in becoming a Plant Mechanic or Auto Electrician? WesTrac’s School-Based Trainee Program offers young women the opportunity to gain real workplace experience, earn a nationally recognised qualification and explore a future in the automotive, mining and mechanical trades.

About The Opportunity

This fixed-term traineeship runs for approximately 18 months. You will work at WesTrac one day each week for eight hours, with standard hours of 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and attend external training one day every third week.

What You Will Gain

• Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (AUR20520).
• Practical experience in a real workshop environment.
• Exposure to skilled tradespeople, tools, equipment and safe work practices.
• Ongoing mentoring, guidance and progress reviews.
• A stronger pathway into future apprenticeship opportunities.

About You

This opportunity is suited to a current Year 10 student who is going into year 11 in 2027 and is curious about a trade career and ready to learn in a safety-focused workplace.

You will be expected to:

• Attend work as rostered and complete required training and inductions.
• Follow instructions, site safety procedures and WesTrac policies.
• Communicate openly and professionally.
• Work under appropriate supervision and ask for help when unsure.
• Provide notice if you are unable to attend.

What You May Do

Under guidance, you may assist with inspections, basic workshop activities, housekeeping, measuring, cleaning components, collecting tools and parts, and basic assembly or disassembly tasks.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates must complete online inductions, a full medical, a National Police Clearance and PPE fitting before commencing.