Heavy Diesel Traineeships | FutureFit Academy | Mackay · Mackay, QLD · indoors_workshop
This is an 11-month paid traineeship where you train to become a Maintenance Associate, learning to maintain big mining machines like bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators and dump trucks. You'll split your time between classroom learning and hands-on workshop training at BHP's FutureFit Academy in Mackay, working toward a Certificate II in Engineering. Day to day you'd learn to check equipment, spot faults, understand basic hydraulics, read mechanical drawings, and help qualified tradespeople with repairs under supervision. You need to already live within 45 minutes of the Mackay academy or be ready to relocate there yourself, since accommodation and transport aren't provided. No mining experience is needed going in, but after training you might be asked to relocate, possibly interstate, depending on where BHP needs your skills.
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TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
7 Days / 7 Off / 7 Nights / 7 Off, day shift 6am-4:30pm, night shift 1:30pm-12:00am
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get paid while you train, not just once you're qualified.
The hard parts
- !The training roster swings between a week of day shifts and a week of night shifts, with early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays included.
What surprises people
- ?Even though this is a mining company, you won't be flown in and out during training — but afterwards you might have to move interstate for work.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$1,405/wk
Typical weekly earnings
1%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
Heavy Diesel Traineeships | FutureFit Academy | Mackay · Mackay, QLD
This is an 11-month paid traineeship where you train to become a Maintenance Associate, learning to maintain big mining machines like bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators and dump trucks. You'll split your time between classroom learning and hands-on workshop training at BHP's FutureFit Academy in Mackay, working toward a Certificate II in Engineering. Day to day you'd learn to check equipment, spot faults, understand basic hydraulics, read mechanical drawings, and help qualified tradespeople with repairs under supervision. You need to already live within 45 minutes of the Mackay academy or be ready to relocate there yourself, since accommodation and transport aren't provided. No mining experience is needed going in, but after training you might be asked to relocate, possibly interstate, depending on where BHP needs your skills.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get paid while you train, not just once you're qualified.
The hard parts
- !The training roster swings between a week of day shifts and a week of night shifts, with early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays included.
What surprises people
- ?Even though this is a mining company, you won't be flown in and out during training — but afterwards you might have to move interstate for work.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$1,405/wk
Typical weekly earnings
1%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
Heavy Diesel Traineeships | FutureFit Academy | Mackay · Mackay, QLD · indoors_workshop
This is an 11-month paid traineeship where you train to become a Maintenance Associate, learning to maintain big mining machines like bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators and dump trucks. You'll split your time between classroom learning and hands-on workshop training at BHP's FutureFit Academy in Mackay, working toward a Certificate II in Engineering. Day to day you'd learn to check equipment, spot faults, understand basic hydraulics, read mechanical drawings, and help qualified tradespeople with repairs under supervision. You need to already live within 45 minutes of the Mackay academy or be ready to relocate there yourself, since accommodation and transport aren't provided. No mining experience is needed going in, but after training you might be asked to relocate, possibly interstate, depending on where BHP needs your skills.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
7 Days / 7 Off / 7 Nights / 7 Off, day shift 6am-4:30pm, night shift 1:30pm-12:00am
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get paid while you train, not just once you're qualified.
The hard parts
- !The training roster swings between a week of day shifts and a week of night shifts, with early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays included.
What surprises people
- ?Even though this is a mining company, you won't be flown in and out during training — but afterwards you might have to move interstate for work.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$1,405/wk
Typical weekly earnings
1%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook
Heavy Diesel Traineeships | FutureFit Academy | Mackay · Mackay, QLD
This is an 11-month paid traineeship where you train to become a Maintenance Associate, learning to maintain big mining machines like bulldozers, graders, loaders, excavators and dump trucks. You'll split your time between classroom learning and hands-on workshop training at BHP's FutureFit Academy in Mackay, working toward a Certificate II in Engineering. Day to day you'd learn to check equipment, spot faults, understand basic hydraulics, read mechanical drawings, and help qualified tradespeople with repairs under supervision. You need to already live within 45 minutes of the Mackay academy or be ready to relocate there yourself, since accommodation and transport aren't provided. No mining experience is needed going in, but after training you might be asked to relocate, possibly interstate, depending on where BHP needs your skills.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓You get paid while you train, not just once you're qualified.
The hard parts
- !The training roster swings between a week of day shifts and a week of night shifts, with early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays included.
What surprises people
- ?Even though this is a mining company, you won't be flown in and out during training — but afterwards you might have to move interstate for work.
Typical for this occupation
Industry averages for a qualified Diesel Motor Mechanic, across all employers — not this employer’s offer, and after you finish the apprenticeship, not during.
$1,405/wk
Typical weekly earnings
1%
Share who are women
Stable
Growth outlook