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QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology


 National Code: AUR30720
 TAFE SA Code: TP01297


2025 start

Description

Become a qualified Outdoor Power Equipment Repair Technician with this nationally accredited apprenticeship. Learn how to service and repair outdoor power equipment such as rotary hoes, chainsaws, line trimmers, boring tools, post hole diggers, reciprocating saws, mowers, small engines, and other power tools. Develop your technical skills and industry knowledge and be career ready for the outdoor power equipment sector. With skilled labour shortages continuing this is a great investment in your future.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Duration
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48 months 
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Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
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On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a contract of training with an employer to study this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 48 month course
Subsidised
$477
$3,813
Concession
$286
$2,288
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks in the outdoor power equipment retail, service and repair industry.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (AUR30720)
    This course covers workplace safety, rotary cutting systems, chainsaw cutting systems, line trimming systems, post boring systems, service pumping systems, diagnostic procedures and maintaining tools and equipment. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 17 core units and 21 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies 20
    Diagnose and repair cordless electric tool skins 15
    Diagnose and repair outdoor power equipment engines 30
    Diagnose and repair pumping systems 30
    Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 25
    Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20
    Inspect and service cordless electric tool skins 5
    Inspect and service line trimming systems and components 8
    Inspect and service outdoor power equipment engines 20
    Inspect and service pumping systems 20
    Overhaul outdoor power equipment engines 40
    Service and repair chainsaw cutting systems 25
    Service and repair post boring systems 13
    Service and repair post hole digging systems 15
    Service and repair reciprocating cutting systems 13
    Service and repair rotary cutting systems 8
    Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Carry out basic gas metal arc welding 20
    Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting 30
    Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems 80
    Diagnose and repair charging systems 30
    Diagnose and repair cooling systems 20
    Diagnose and repair exhaust systems 10
    Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems 60
    Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions 40
    Diagnose and repair ignition systems 30
    Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems 50
    Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems 60
    Diagnose and repair starting systems 30
    Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems 20
    Inspect and service steering systems 10
    Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems 40
    Prepare vehicles for customer use 20
    Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres and tubes 40
    Service and repair drum cutting systems 25
    Test and repair basic electrical circuits 40
    Test and service 240 volt portable generators 10
    Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 15

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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
TP01297
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