26/06/2026
Meet Jared Gould, MTA WA Automotive Trainer and Accessor - from diagnostics specialist to industry educator, Jared brings over 15 years of hands-on automotive experience and a refreshingly honest perspective on career pathways.
After finishing Year 12, Jared followed the expected route towards university, but discovered his real passion through work experience in a mechanical workshop. What started as a curiosity about cars while supporting his studies became a full apprenticeship at First Class Automotives in 2007 - where he stayed for 12 years, becoming deeply hooked on diagnostic work and advanced automotive technologies.
Today, Jared plays a huge part in MTA WA's training programs, helping apprentices understand modern vehicle systems. Whether it's driveline technologies, drive assist functions, or the complexities of today's mechatronic vehicles, he brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to teaching.
"There's this dirty, dumb stereotype around automotive work that couldn't be further from the truth. When you realise it's engineering, diagnostics, and problem-solving, it completely changes how you see the career."
"I ultimately still achieved my original goal of working in mechatronics. That's what modern vehicles are. And now I get to help others discover that too."
Outside the workshop, Jared is a dedicated tech enthusiast - whether it's exploring the latest in automotive innovation or competing in FPV drone racing, where he's held the WA state title for four consecutive years and placed top 10 at the national level.
Apprentices who learn from Jared get something rare - a trainer who's genuinely invested in their success and still brings the same passion he had on day one.
