MTA Automotive Apprenticeships

Fourth-year light vehicle apprentice Jayde’s Nissan Silvia S13 is almost completely stock, but it’s the start of something much bigger.

While still in training, she’s building real hands-on skills through workshop experience, learning the trade one job at a time and developing her confidence around the tools and cars she works on.

The S13 might be factory for now, but it reflects where she’s headed, growing skills, more experience, and future upgrades to come.

If building, fixing and learning about cars excites you, an apprenticeship with MTA Training and Employment could be your next step. Explore automotive opportunities by following the link in comments.

The MTA is proudly hosting the WorldSkills Australia Autobody Repair and Automotive Refinishing competitions in Adelaide 🇦🇺

Apprentices will compete to test their skills and the winners will progress to the National WorldSkills competition 🏆

A showcase of the future of the automotive industry in South Australia 🚗

📍 MTA Training & Employment Centre, Royal Park SA
📅 16 September 2026

Hear directly from our MTA SA/NT ambassador apprentices as they share their journeys across a range of hands-on trades. From the workshop to the worksite, these are careers that build futures. Discover where a trade can take you.

To find out more, follow the link in comments

To celebrate 100 years of the Motor Trade Association SA/NT, our trainers brought our iconic MTA Monaro back with a completely new look.

This is a one-off anniversary build that honors a century of history, putting a modern twist on that classic muscle look.

It was built from the ground up by the same trainers who mentor our apprentices and shape the future of the trade, proving our team practices exactly what they teach.

Special thanks also goes to Nightmare Design for the custom livery.

🚗 MTA Open Day 2026 is coming!
Discover where automotive careers begin at the MTA's Careers Day.

This is SA's LARGEST dedicated Automotive Careers event!

Experience hands-on demonstrations, meet industry professionals, see cool cars and bikes on display, and explore real career pathways across the automotive industry, from traditional trades through to emerging technologies.

This is your opportunity to see the industry up close and learn what a future in automotive could look like.

📍 Royal Park
📅 August 20th, 21st, 2026.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2026-mta-automotive-careers-day-tickets-1678123244799 to register now!

Last day tomorrow at the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo!

If you’re thinking about a future in automotive, this is your chance to explore real apprenticeship pathways and speak directly with the MTA team.

We’ll be at the Adelaide Showground helping you understand how apprenticeships work, what opportunities are available, and how to get started in a hands-on career that builds real skills for life.

Whether you’re finishing school, changing direction, or just curious about an automotive trade, come and have a chat.

📍 Adelaide Showground

📅 Final day: Tomorrow (Saturday)

Don’t miss your opportunity to kickstart an apprenticeship journey.

🚗🔧 One Week to Go!

The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo is almost here, and MTA will be there!

Thinking about a future in the automotive industry? This is your chance to see what it’s all about.

👨‍🔧 Chat with the MTA team
🔧 Discover apprenticeship pathways
🚘 Get a feel for a hands-on, in-demand career
💨Monaro start-ups and air-bag deployment

Adelaide Showgrounds

7-9 May 2026

Free entry

Come find us and take the first step toward your future!