Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology

Get qualified as a mobile plant technician

If you work in the heavy vehicle mobile plant technology industry and want to gain a formal qualification in the field, this course is for you. This is an accredited apprenticeship course, which involves a competency-based assessment program that can be undertaken in the workplace, at Chisholm, or a combination of both.

When you complete the Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, you’ll have the confidence to work on a broad range of heavy mobile plant components and systems.

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

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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.

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.

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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.