Course Overview
This course will train you to work with forklift equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures on forklifts.
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Core
Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 |
AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 |
AURETR012 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 |
AURETR025 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 |
AURETR029 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 |
AURETR030 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 |
AURNTA001 | Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies | 10 |
AURNTB001 | Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems | 40 |
AURNTD001 | Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems | 40 |
AURTTA004 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 |
AURTTA005 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 |
AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 |
AURTTA013 | Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems | 60 |
AURTTA018 | Carry out diagnostic procedures | 20 |
AURTTB001 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 |
AURTTC003 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 |
AURTTE004 | Inspect and service engines | 20 |
AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 |
Elective
Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
AURETH001 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles | 10 |
AURETH002 | Service and maintain battery electric vehicles | 20 |
AURETR024 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 50 |
AURHTB002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems | 40 |
AURHTE001 | Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies | 35 |
AURHTE002 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | 70 |
AURTTB004 | Inspect and service air braking systems | 20 |
AURTTL007 | Inspect and service LPG fuel systems | 15 |
AURTTL008 | Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems | 40 |
AURTTQ003 | Inspect and service drive shafts | 5 |
AURTTX004 | Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions | 10 |
AURTTX008 | Overhaul manual transmissions | 50 |
AURVTW008 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | 30 |
AURVTW009 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | 20 |
For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.
For Business and Industry
We offer our business and industry clients customised workforce training, flexible delivery (when and where it suits you) and onsite assessments.
Call us on 1300 615 141 or contact us online for an obligation free consultation.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
The fees listed below relate to 2019 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.
Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.
Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).
Table 1
Enrolment type
Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#
Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#
Non-Apprentice
$2418.00
$483.6
$12090
Table 2
Average course
material fees*
$390
Average course
consumable fees*
$780
# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.
Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.
2019 Student Services Fee (Table 3)
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Type of cohort: |
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Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours) |
Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours) |
Special cohort classes:
- Concession card holders
- Apprentices
- Trainees
- Work based students (100% off campus delivery)
- Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)
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Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year |
Domestic student services fees for 2019: |
$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total |
$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total |
$60 fixed fee |
None |
Exemptions
The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses
student contact hours
Total hours^
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Indicative hours*
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Government Subsidised $/SCH
|
Indigenous Concession $/SCH
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Full fee $/SCH
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780
|
780
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$3.10
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$0.62
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$15.50
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^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.
*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2019. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.
For more information about our fees structure, click here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
You will be recognised as registered tradesperson in this field and will have the opportunity to run and operate your own small business. This course may lead to employment as a Forklift Technician.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Forklift Technology (AUR31716). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Further opportunities in the automotive industry may include certificate IV or diploma courses.
How do I apply?
Apprentice/Trainees - You will need to have an employer and then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Netowrk office to sign a training contract.
How will I be selected for this course?
AASN registration or interview for apprentices. Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.