Apprenticeships Newcastle & Hunter Region
With over 25 years of experience, our team has worked with businesses and students to develop the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Our programs combine practical workplace learning with guided training delivered by experienced industry trainers.
Located in Beresfield, our Newcastle training centre services all surrounding areas in NSW including Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and the broader Hunter region, making it accessible for apprentices and employers across the region.
Apprenticeships remain one of the most effective pathways into long-term employment. They allow individuals to gain hands on experience in a real workplace while completing structured training toward nationally recognised qualifications.
Industries across Newcastle continue to seek skilled workers, particularly in construction, engineering, electrotechnology and automotive trades. This makes apprenticeship training an important opportunity for both individuals starting their careers and businesses building their future workforce.
Why Choose Major Training Newcastle?
Businesses across Newcastle rely on Major Training Group to support their apprentices and trainees.
- Local Industry Team: Our Newcastle trainers and support staff work closely with apprentices and employers across Automotive, Electrotechnology and Engineering, providing local expertise and ongoing support.
- Flexible Training Delivery: Training can take place at our Beresfield campus or within the workplace depending on operational requirements and business needs.
- Industry-Aligned Programs: All training is developed in line with current industry standards, ensuring apprentices develop relevant knowledge and skills. This includes structured two-week Electrotechnology blocks delivered locally in Beresfield.
- Rolling Intakes: Apprentices and trainees can enrol throughout the year, allowing businesses to onboard new staff without long delays.
Our team also assists employers with administration, program coordination and apprentice support, helping businesses develop skilled workers and strengthen their long-term workforce capability.
Automotive & Electrical Apprenticeship Available in Newcastle
Major Training Group delivers nationally recognised apprenticeship qualifications in Newcastle, primarily focused on automotive and electrotechnology trades.
Available programs include:
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales (Parts Interpreting)
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Each Certificate III program combines workplace learning with structured training sessions and assessment. Apprentices develop technical knowledge alongside the practical ability required to perform safely and confidently in the workplace.
NSW Smart and Skilled Funding
Eligible individuals living or working in Newcastle and surrounding regions may be able to access Smart and Skilled funding through the NSW Government.This program helps reduce the c ost of training by subsidising approved courses and apprenticeship qualifications from Certificate I to Certificate III, including NSW’s EAT Program. Our Newcastle team can help determine eligibility and explain the enrolment process so both students and employers understand the available funding options.
Courses Available
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Why Our Students choose to study with major
TRAINEES EACH YEAR
Over 10,000 students complete their training with us at Major Training... every year!
Student Pass Rate
Our students have an over 95% pass rate!
RTO in QLD
Major Training is one of the largest training organisations in QLD (and now has campuses in NSW as well!)
Years Experience in Training
Major Training has been providing courses in QLD for over 25 years.