Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology

Get qualified as a mobile plant technician

Course code

AUR31216

On campus

Dandenong

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

February 2020

• Read more about this course

  During the course, you'll learn about workplace safety and equipment and gain hands on experience servicing everything from batteries, transmissions, engine and drive assemblies to hydraulic, steering and braking systems.
  
  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of practical study and theory that is assessed at the end of each unit of competency.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as heavy vehicle mechanic or motor mechanic (heavy equipment).
  
  The course can be completed part time over three years, in conjunction with on the job training. A training plan can be negotiated with employers to suit their requirements.
  
  Chisholm Institute is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  AURETR032	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
  AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits
  AURHTB001	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
  AURKTR001	Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems
  AURTTA005	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
  AURHTQ003	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
  AURTTA012	Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies
  AURHTX004	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
  AURTTF002	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
  AURTTX003	Inspect and service automatic transmissions
  AURTTA011	Install hydraulic systems to specified applications
  AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
  AURHTZ001	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
  AURETR012	Test and repair basic electrical circuits
  AURETR025	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  AURTTF005	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
  AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  AURTTE004	Inspect and service engines
  AURETR024	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
  AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  AURETR030	Diagnose and repair starting systems
  AURHTE002	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
  AURHTF002	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
  AURTTA006	Inspect and service hydraulic systems
  AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  AURTTC003	Diagnose and repair cooling systems
  AURETR029	Diagnose and repair charging systems
  AURKTA005	Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
  AURKTA011	Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems
  AURKTX001	Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions
  AURTTX006	Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions
  AURTTA004	Carry out servicing operations
  AURKTB001	Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems
  AURTTA018	Carry out diagnostic procedures
  AURKTQ001	Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies
  AURKTD002	Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology	Certificate IV in Automotive Management
  Possible job outcome	mobile plant technician	service advisor foreman workshop controller

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer, Completed Year 10 or equivalent with good reading, writing and communication skills

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$794.70	$3973.20	$19805.80
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$715.00	$715.00	$715.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$1634.70	$4938.20	$20770.80

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.