🚜 Embark on a Hands-On Career in with Hutcheon and Pearce

Join the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology at TAFE NSW’s Primary Industries Centre in Wagga Wagga. This program combines structured training with practical experience, preparing you for a dynamic career in agricultural machinery.

🛠️ Program Structure

• Years 1–3: Formal Training
  • Engage in 6 weeks of intensive training each year.
  • Participate in blocks of classes at the John Deere High-Performance Academy in Wagga Wagga.
  • Receive instruction from industry experts, covering topics such as engine service, electrical systems, hydraulics, and GPS technology.
• Year 4: On-the-Job Experience
  • Apply your skills in a real-world setting to address specific areas for improvement.
  • Ensure all competency criteria are met and gain confidence in your abilities.

🛠️ Why Choose This Pathway?

• Hands-On Learning: Work directly with John Deere equipment in a dedicated workshop environment.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience.
• Industry Recognition: Earn a nationally recognised qualification.

🌱 Career Growth and Opportunities

• Field Service Technician
• Workshop Technician
• Diagnostic Service Technician
• Master Technician
• Leading Hand
• Service Foreman
• Service Manager
• Branch Manager

🔧 Specialisation and Innovation

• Tecsight Support
• Precision Agriculture
• Technical Training

🚜 Launch Your Career in Parts with Hutcheon and Pearce

Step into the fast-paced world of agricultural machinery support through the Certificate III in Automotive Sales. This two-year program combines structured training with real-world experience across multiple departments—giving you the skills to become a key player in our parts and service operations.

Your Role: More Than Just Parts

This isn’t just a desk job. As a Parts Apprentice, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—face-to-face with customers at the counter, on the road delivering parts, on the phone helping customers find exactly what they need, and behind the scenes in the warehouse keeping everything running smoothly. You’ll also work closely with the Service Team to source the right parts and attachments—whether it’s for urgent repairs or brand-new machinery deliveries. No two days are the same

🛠️ Program Structure

Learn While You Work

• Complete your formal training virtually with TAFE NSW and the John Deere High-Performance Academy.
• Dive into elective units tailored to parts sales and inventory management.
• Gain hands-on experience in customer service, warehousing, and counter sales.
• Learn to identify and interpret parts, manage stock, and confidently recommend the right products to customers.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Efficient parts identification and interpretation
• Stock control and warehouse operations
• Effective communication and customer service
• Sales techniques to meet customer needs
• Create eye-catching showroom displays
• Team collaboration with service and sales departments
• Master warehouse logistics
• Confidently close sales that meet customer needs

🌱 Career Growth and Opportunities

Start as a Parts Apprentice and grow into roles such as:

• Parts Sales Representative
• Master Parts Interpreter
• Parts Manager
• Branch Manager

This pathway sets you up for a long-term, rewarding career in a critical area of the agricultural machinery industry.

🔧 Why Choose This Path?

• Hands-On Experience: Get involved across the entire parts operation—from the counter to the warehouse.
• Expert Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Recognised Qualification: Earn a nationally recognised Certificate III while building your resume.
• Industry Connection: Train with TAFE NSW and John Deere’s industry-leading HPA School.

Ready to take the next step? This is your chance to build a career that keeps machines—and farming operations—moving forward.

If you would like to know more about Parts Apprenticeship opportunities at Hutcheon and Pearce please email recruitment@hutcheonandpearce.com.au