Love the Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000? These 13 jobs through VET will get you close to the action.
Supercars drivers may get all the glory, but hats off to the hardworking pit crews behind the scenes at the Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 — their expertise keep the cars performing at their best.
Convert your passion for motorsport into a full-time occupation by skilling up to become a pit crew team leader through VET. From diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems, to transporting vehicles and acting as a marshal on race day, the Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology (AUR30916) delivers the theoretical and hands-on experience you need. Job outcomes are good, too, with almost 88% employed or in further study after training.
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Most professional race car pit crews include a number of qualified mechanics. These skilled professionals work diligently to ensure the structural and cosmetic elements of a car’s engine and operating systems are race-ready.
Get your start with a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30616), available as a fee-free apprenticeship, where you’ll learn how to test, diagnose and repair a car’s inner workings.
For those undertaking their apprenticeship through TAFE NSW—Western NSW, there’s even the possibility of getting hands-on experience at the Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, through TAFE NSW’s Mount Panorama Motorsport Training Centre.
Experienced fabricators play an important role in a pit crew. Responsible for building and maintaining the race team’s chassis, suspension and cooling system components, they use their technical prowess with a welder and with design drawings to ensure all parts are completed accurately and to the highest possible standard. Gain relevant qualifications and on-the-job training with a Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR32116), which is available as a fee-free apprenticeship. Six months after training, almost 88% of graduates are employed or in further study.
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With the cars at Bathurst racing at speeds of up to 300km/hour, tyre condition is a key factor in where a team will finish on the day. Tyre technicians are responsible for monitoring each individual tyre throughout a race, and work to adjust the pressure according to the ambient and track temperature. Expertise in this field can start with a Certificate III in Automotive Tyre Management (AUR32616), which is available as a traineeship.
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When it comes to supercars, applying paint to the chassis is a mix of technological precision and art. Get the fundamentals under your belt with a Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (AUR32416), available as a fee-free apprenticeship, which combines state-of-the-art theory with on-the-job training. Better still, employment outcomes are solid, with 93% employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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Logistics coordinators make sure the right things get where they need to go at the right time – fundamental to ensuring an event like the Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 – and the operations of the race teams themselves – run like clockwork. A Certificate IV in Logistics (TLI42016), available as a traineeship, is a good way to get your foot in the door in this in-demand industry, with almost 95% employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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Major international events like the Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 rely heavily on corporate sponsorship to cover operating costs. In return, those sponsors often require tickets and VIP access to the event – which is where a corporate travel consultant comes in. In this role, you’ll use your communication, people and organisational skills to work closely with clients to make recommendations, plan and book travel and accommodation needs, both here and overseas. A Certificate III in Tourism (SIT20116), which is available as a traineeship, is the ideal start, with 75% of graduates employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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Each year, Supercars Championships calls for volunteer race and event officials for all their promoted race days. If the idea appeals, you may also like to consider a Certificate III in Events (SIT30516). This dynamic qualification, available as a traineeship, will give you the fundamentals of event management – from run sheets and registration databases, to financial recordkeeping and staging support — and valuable on-the-job experience. The events industry is set to grow strongly in the future, with qualified workers in demand across a range of sectors.
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Communications managers work to support and promote the aims and public profile of the company they work for, and key events. Day-to-day duties can include planning and managing marketing campaigns, liaising with colleagues and external suppliers to solve issues, and monitoring budgets and broader market trends. If you like to think creatively and strategically, get your start with a Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB52415). This career is expected to grow in the future, with 91.5% employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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There are a range of corporate experiences available to fans of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 — and most include complimentary drinks from the bar. A Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30616), which is available as a traineeship, delivers all the requisite skills and training you need to become a qualified bar attendant and work everywhere from cafes and restaurants, to on site at major events. With 84% employed or in further study 6 months after training.
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