COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

From forklifts in warehouses to heavy-duty fabrication and access equipment, these trades focus on the vehicles and machines that keep goods moving and worksites running. Apprenticeships in this area suit people who like practical, hands-on work with machinery and technology.

Commercial Vehicle Fabrication

Fabricators are responsible for building, modifying, and repairing the bodies and frames of trucks, trailers, and heavy vehicles. If you enjoy welding, working with metal, and creating practical solutions, this trade is a great fit.

What You’ll Do

  • Cut, shape, and weld steel and aluminium components

  • Build and repair truck bodies, trailers, and custom fittings

  • Use fabrication tools and equipment, including presses and grinders

  • Read and work from technical drawings and specifications

  • Carry out repairs after wear, tear, or accidents

Where It Can Take You

  • Truck and trailer manufacturing workshops

  • Specialist fabrication businesses in transport and logistics

  • Opportunities in mining, agriculture, and construction industries

  • Career growth into workshop management or running your own fabrication business

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Forklift Technician

Forklift mechanics keep one of the most used machines in industry running smoothly. If you’re interested in engines, hydraulics, and electrics, this trade gives you a mix of technical and hands-on work.

What You’ll Do

  • Service and repair forklifts of all sizes
  • Work on engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems
  • Diagnose faults and replace worn parts
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and safety checks
  • Use diagnostic equipment to test and repair systems

Where It Can Take You

  • Workshop or mobile service technician roles
  • Opportunities in logistics, warehousing, and industrial supply
  • Specialisation in hybrid or electric-powered forklifts
  • Long-term pathways into supervision, management, or business ownership
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Elevating Work Platforms

Elevating work platforms (EWPs) are the machines used to safely lift people and equipment on worksites. As an apprentice technician, you’ll learn how to keep these machines operating safely and reliably.

What You’ll Do

  • Service and repair scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other EWPs
  • Diagnose hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical faults
  • Carry out safety inspections and compliance checks
  • Replace and repair parts like hoses, motors, and control systems
  • Work with specialised tools and diagnostic equipment

Where It Can Take You

  • Roles with EWP hire companies and service providers
  • Opportunities across construction, mining, and warehousing
  • Specialisation in hydraulics, electrics, or safety compliance
  • The option to move into management or start your own service business
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