Tips for applying to work as a Mechanic...

Over here, to be a motor mechanic, you do an Apprenticeship ( usually 4 years )...and do block training at TAFE college's.
I did my apprenticeship in 3 years, because of prior knowledge & training.....then after 5 years, I did the exam to be an Inspector of Second Motorvehicles up to 4.5t GVM, all trailers up to 3.5t GVM, Caravans & boat trailers, and motorcycles.
I don't know how the system works over there.