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Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology


 National Code: AUR31220
 TAFE SA Code: TP01300


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Description

Learn the skills you need to work on earthmoving machinery, excavators, cranes, hoists and other mobile plant and heavy machinery that is used in the mining, earthmoving, and construction industries. With this nationally accredited Certificate III qualification you will learn how to safely diagnose and repair compression ignition engines, electrical circuits, diesel fuel injection systems, diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems and a range of steering, suspension, hydraulic, and braking systems for heavy machinery. You’ll also get hands-on experience in our specialist mechanical training workshops. Trade skills done right at TAFE SA.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Duration
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48 months 
Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
Mount Gambier
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
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Port Augusta
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
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Regency Park
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
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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

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
$644
$5,152
Concession
$386
$3,091
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 on a variety of mobile plant machinery in the automotive 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 Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220)
    This course covers skills and knowledge in engines, electrical and electronic engine control systems, transmissions, steering and suspension, brake systems, turbocharging and emission control. 9 core units plus 27 electives.

    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
    C 25 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace TAAMM AURAEA002 C 20 Inspect and service hydraulic systems TAASB AURTTA006 E 74 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications TAASD AURTTA011 E 15 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace TAASW AURTTK001 E 5 Inspect and service final drive assemblies TAASY AURTTQ001 E 10 Inspect and service cooling systems TAAZH AURTTC001 E 20 Inspect and service air braking systems TABAB AURTTB004 E 10 Inspect and service suspension systems TABAC AURTTD004 E 30 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems TABBS AURKTA005 E 30 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting TABGT AURVTW018 C 20 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace TABMF AURASA102 C 20 Carry out servicing operations TABMH AURTTA104 E 20 Inspect and service braking systems TABMK AURTTB101 E 20 Inspect and service engines TABML AURTTE104 C 20 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace TABMM AURTTK102 C 40 Test and repair basic electrical circuits TABMN AURETR112 E 50 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems TABMR AURETR124 C 15 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles TABMS AURETR125 E 30 Diagnose and repair charging systems TABMW AURETR129 E 30 Diagnose and repair starting systems TABMX AURETR130 E 80 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems TABMZ AURETR132 C 20 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies TABNC AURTTA118 C 10 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives TABND AURTTA105 E 20 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace TABNE AURACA101 E 70 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines TABNF AURHTE102 E 80 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems TABNG AURHTF102 E 60 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems TABNH AURKTA111 E 40 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems TABNK AURKTB101 E 40 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems TABNL AURKTD102 E 30 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies TABNM AURKTQ101 E 50 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions TABNN AURKTX101 E 20 Diagnose and repair cooling systems TABNX AURTTC103 E 20 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems TABNZ AURTTF102 E 50 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems TABPB AURHTB101 E 40 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle steering systems TABPC AURHTD102 E 40 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems TABPD AURHTD103 E 30 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts TABPE AURHTQ103 E 20 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems TABPF AURHTZ101 E 15 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems TABPG AURTTF105 E 25 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems TABRC AURETU103 E 35 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components TABRD AURETU104 E 20 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles TABST AURETH011 E 50 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions TABZA AURHTX101 E 30 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems TABZC AURETU105 E 35 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems TABZE AURHTX104 E 100 Select and supply automotive parts and products TABZF AURSCA101 E 10 Inspect and service automatic transmissions TABZK AURTTX103 E 20 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding TABZL AURVTW109 E 40 Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions TABZM AURTTX106

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Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
TP01300
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