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We offer a wide range of apprenticeships designed to match your interests, whether it’s diagnostics, mechanical work, fabrication or technology. With hands-on training on world-class Cat equipment and support from industry-leading trainers, you will gain real skills and a strong career path from day one.
We offer a comprehensive, training program that will earn you a nationally accredited qualification while giving you hands-on experience with world-leading Cat equipment. You’ll also receive subsidies for essential tools, uniforms, and a toolbox to help you get started. Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded a Caterpillar Passport, opening doors to global career opportunities across the Cat dealer network, along with access to the full suite of benefits enjoyed by WesTrac team members.
If you are considering applying for a WesTrac Apprenticeship, want more information or need an answer quickly, visit the WesTrac Help Centre. We encourage everyone to read through the FAQs before trying to contact us.
Next Apprenticeship Intake
The WesTrac Apprenticeship Program has one intake every year. The next WA and NSW intake opens 11 May, 2026 and closes Sunday 31 May, 2026. Please stay tuned to our job vacancy page and social channels so you don’t miss the 2027 intake.
WA
- Port Hedland, Tom Price, Karratha, Newman, Geraldton, South Guildford Perth, Perth Precinct, Perth Welshpool, Bunbury.
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NSW/ACT
- Canberra, Grafton, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Wollongong, Dubbo, Tamworth, Casula, Mudgee, Tomago.
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6 Reiff St, Lavington NSW 2641, Australia
55 Sydney Road, Kelso NSW, Australia
1 Wilson Rd, Davenport WA, Australia
78 Sheppard Street, Hume ACT, Australia
13 Hereford St, Berkeley Vale NSW 2261, Australia
280 Beech Rd, Casula NSW 2170, Australia
3/11 Darling St, Marsden Park NSW, Australia
2221 Wolseley St, Jamisontown NSW 2750, Australia
WesTrac Rozelle, Superyacht Marina, Maritime Court, Rozelle NSW, Australia
15 Hyne Road, South Guildford WA, Australia
16 Thirteenth Street, Cobar NSW, Australia
22 Ray McCarthy Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia
8 Purvis Lane, Dubbo NSW, Australia
1 Westrac Dr, Tomago NSW 2322, Australia
128-136 Great Eastern Hwy, South Guildford WA 6055, Australia
136 Goulds Road, Narngulu WA, Australia
2 Tyson Street, South Grafton NSW, Australia
3 Hams Street, Griffith NSW, Australia
82 Great Eastern Hwy, West Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA, Australia
105 Woodbrook Rd, Karratha Industrial Estate WA, Australia
11 Darling St, Marsden Park NSW 2765, Australia
2 Carol Ave, Moree NSW, Australia
2 Carol Ave, Moree NSW, Australia
11 Mount Thorley Rd, Mount Thorley NSW, Australia
67 Depot Road, Mudgee NSW, Australia
1 Westrac Dr, Tomago NSW 2322, Australia
2330 Whaleback Drive, Newman WA, Australia
2 Reid Road, Perth Airport WA, Australia
15 Hyne Rd, South Guildford WA, Australia
838 Bell St, Port Hedland WA, Australia
WesTrac Rozelle, Superyacht Marina, Maritime Court, Rozelle NSW, Australia
280 Beech Road, Casula NSW, Australia
51-59 Hume St, Taminda NSW, Australia
1 Westrac Dr, Tomago NSW 2322, Australia
1 Westrac Dr, Tomago NSW 2322, Australia
128-136 Great Eastern Highway, South Guildford WA, Australia
WesTrac Tom Price, Tom Price WA, Australia
28 Industry Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW, Australia
149 Hammond Avenue, East Wagga Wagga NSW, Australia
38 Adams Drive, Welshpool WA, Australia
WesTrac Technology Training Centre (WTTC), Palmer WA, Australia
179-181 Five Islands Rd, Unanderra NSW, Australia
Available Apprenticeships
Plant Mechanic
As a Mobile Plant Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy mobile equipment used across industries like mining, construction, earthmoving, and agriculture. You will work on a wide range of machinery, from excavators and loaders to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, and other large-scale mechanical components. Your role focuses on keeping mobile plant machinery operating safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime, because delays in plant operations can impact major mining and civil projects across the state. WesTrac in WA and NSW supports Plant Mechanic apprentices to complete a Dual Trade on completion of their apprenticeship.
Qualification obtained
AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology – Westrac Institute (RTO 50737)
Auto Electrician
As an Automotive Electrician, you will diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems on heavy mobile equipment and light vehicles across sectors such as mining, construction, earthmoving, and agriculture. You will work on machinery ranging from excavators and loaders to haul trucks and diesel-powered equipment with complex electrical and control systems. At WesTrac, you will ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently by maintaining key systems, including wiring, lighting, sensors, alternators, starters, and control modules. Because electrical faults can halt production instantly, they play a vital role in minimising downtime and supporting safe, reliable operations.
Qualification obtained
AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology – Westrac Institute (RTO 50737)
Fabricator (Boilermaker)
As a Fabricator (Boilermaker), you will measure, cut, shape and assemble raw material to construct and repair metal products and structures. At WesTrac, this includes fabrication, repairs, and maintenance on a wide range of Cat equipment, including buckets, trays, booms, track frames, handrails, ladders, platforms, kick rails, steps, and weld brackets.
Qualification obtained
MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Fabrication/Welding) – External RTO
First Class Machinist
As a First Class Machinist, you will set up and operate machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications. At WesTrac, this would include machining, assembly and manufacturing, CNC, precision grinding, horizontal boring and precision measurement, installation and modification of machinery, and testing and fault-finding of machinery.
Qualification obtained
MEM30219: Engineering – Mechanical Trade (First Class Machinist, Fitter Machinist, Fabrication) – External RTO
Mechanical Fitter Machinist
As a Fitter Machinist, you will assemble, repair, and fit metal components for production machines and other equipment. You will be using a range of tools and engineering techniques to maintain and repair mechanical plant machinery and equipment to operational standards. At WesTrac, this would include disassembly and assembly of Cat components, hydraulic systems, precision measurement, diagnosis/fault finding, lathe operation, horizontal boring and milling machine operation.
Qualification obtained
MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter Machinist) – External RTO
Industrial Spray Painter
As an Industrial Spray Painter, you are responsible for preparing surfaces and applying paint or protective coatings to mobile plant equipment, rebuilt components or fabricated parts. This job is hands-on and detail-focused, which is crucial for presentation and component protection.
Qualification obtained
AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology – External RTO
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