Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Course Code
:
AUR31220
Department
:
Heavy Commercial Vehicles & Engine Techn
Study Area(s)
:
Apprenticeship, Automotive
Campus
:
DOCKLANDS
Course Length
:
Part-time(3 years)
Flexible(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: Block Release Available. You will attend Campus for one week up to 7 weeks per year. Mon-Fri. Your Apprentice Training Adviser will discuss this with you. For non Apprentices - your schedule will be customised based on your experience.

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Course Overview

This course trains people who work with heavy vehicle mobile equipment plant and earthmoving. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway. 

There are three streams available in this qualification. Your Apprentice Training Adviser will discuss this with you and your employer. 

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology [Forklift technology]

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology [Mobile Plant Equipment]

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology [Elevating Work Platform]

If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.

If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required. Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.

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Core

Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102)20
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR112)40
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125)15
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations (AURTTA104)20
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (AURTTA118)20
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK102)20
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (AURTTA105)10
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002)25
AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems (AURTTA006)20

Elective

Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (AURETR124)50
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems (AURETR129)30
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems (AURETR130)30
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (AURETR132)80
AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines (AURHTE102)70
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems (AURHTF102)80
AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems (AURHTX104)35
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems (AURHTZ101)20
AURTTA113Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems (AURTTA113)60
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems (AURTTC103)20
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines (AURTTE104)20
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (AURTTF102)20
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems (AURTTF105)15
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding (AURVTW109)20
AURNTB101Diagnose and repair forklift hydraulic braking systems (AURNTB101)40
AURNTD101Diagnose and repair forklift hydrostatic steering systems (AURNTD101)40
AURTTL108Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems (AURTTL108)40
MEM18022Maintain fluid power controls (MEM18022)72
AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace (AURACA101)20
AURKTA111Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems (AURKTA111)60
AURKTB101Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems (AURKTB101)40
AURKTD101Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems (AURKTD101)40
AURKTD102Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems (AURKTD102)40
AURKTQ101Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies (AURKTQ101)30
AURKTX101Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions (AURKTX101)50
AURTTX104Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions (AURTTX104)10
AURTTX106Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions (AURTTX106)40
AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems (AURHTB101)50
AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems (AURHTD103)40
AURHTQ102Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies (AURHTQ102)30
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems (AURTTB101)20
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components (AURVTW101)30
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections (AURVTW103)30
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103)20
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles (AURETH101)10
AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems (AURETR123)60
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems (AURETR131)30
AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems (AURETR143)40
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems (AURLTB103)40
AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems (AURLTX103)30
AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions (AURTTX103)10
AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts (AURHTQ103)30
AURHTX101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions (AURHTX101)50
AURHTX103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle automatic transmissions (AURHTX103)60
AURKTR101Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems (AURKTR101)40
AURETH002Service and maintain battery electric vehicles (AURETH002)20
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms (AURETR010)40
AURHTB002Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic and air over hydraulic braking systems (AURHTB002)40
AURHTE001Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies (AURHTE001)35
AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems (AURKTA005)30
AURNTA001Inspect, service and repair forklift mast assemblies (AURNTA001)10
AURTTA011Install hydraulic systems to specified applications (AURTTA011)74
AURTTA012Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies (AURTTA012)10
AURTTB004Inspect and service air braking systems (AURTTB004)20
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems (AURTTD002)10
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems (AURTTD004)10
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001)15
AURTTL007Inspect and service LPG fuel systems (AURTTL007)15
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies (AURTTQ001)5
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting (AURVTW018)30

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

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Free TAFE and JobTrainer courses only: Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the tuition. Materials, consumables and student services fees are payable by all students and do not receive a JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student services fees are available for concession card holders, apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses. Please note that these tuition rates only apply to courses offered under the Free TAFE or JobTrainer schemes.

The fees listed below relate to 2022 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).

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
$3920.44
$784.09
$18590.84
Apprentice/Trainee
$3920.44
$784.09
$18590.84

Table 2

Average course
material fees*

$0.00

Average course
consumable fees*
$1665.00

# 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. 

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

student contact hours

Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full fee $/SCH
1110 1110 $3.53 $0.71 $16.75

^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 2022. 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.

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway. 

If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.

If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required.

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Docklands campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course prepares you to perform mechanical work in the automotive heavy vehicle service and repair sector. This course may lead to employment as a Mobile Plant Technician.

If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.

If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required.

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

You may continue on to higher level studies, such as certificate IV or diploma studies.

How do I apply?

Apprentice/Trainees - You will need to have an employer in this industry who is willing to sign you up as an Apprentice. Then contact an Australian Apprentice Support Network office to sign a training contract.

Non- Apprentices - To apply for this course you must fill in a direct application form through the "Apply Now" button above. We will then be in contact to arrange an interview to discuss your experience in the industry. 

Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.

How will I be selected for this course?

If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.

If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required.