Certificate III in Forklift Technology

Course Code

AUR31716

Department

Heavy Commercial Vehicles & Engine Techn

Study Area(s)

Automotive

Campus

DOCKLANDS

Course Length

Part-time day(3 years)

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Start Date(s):	We offer rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.
End Date(s):	Rolling enrolments
Days and Time:	TBC

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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

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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#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$2418.00

$483.6

$12090

Apprentice/Trainee

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$390

Average course
consumable fees^*

$780

Scholarships Payment Plans

# 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)

	Type of cohort:
	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)	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^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
780	780	$3.10	$0.62	$15.50

^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.

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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.

Can I apply?

Satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. You must be at least 15 years old at the time of application. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre and have a valid training contract with an employer.
A Certificate II in Mechanics is seen as an advantage but not a necessity. You may participate in this course while searching for suitable employment but you will need to complete extra practical work at further cost if you do not secure a workplace.

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.