Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Mobile Plant Equipment)
Get the skills you need to work on earthmoving machinery, excavators, cranes, hoists and other mobile plant for a range of industry areas including mining, and building and construction.
This course offers a range of skills and knowledge including how to safely diagnose and repair compression ignition engines, electrical circuits, diesel fuel injection systems, and a range of steering, hydraulic, and braking systems on heavy machinery.
This role involves working on plant equipment, vehicles and lifting equipment used across a range of industry areas including building and construction and mining.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Low fee
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry area
- Automotive
Study areas
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Heavy Automotive Plant
- Mining
- Vehicle Servicing
Course ID
- National ID: AUR31220
- WA State ID: AD83
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Ready for a career fixing all the big toys?
Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
This course will set you up for a career in the automotive service, repair, and retail industry; working on a range of exciting mobile plant machinery such as earthmoving and lifting equipment used across a range of industry areas including building and construction and mining.
You will learn how to diagnose and repair drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, torque converters, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, transmission and steering; repair basic electrical wiring and circuits; weld and do thermal cutting; work safely; and much more!
Training is delivered in modern workshops with industry standard tools and equipment.
Delivery locations
When you complete the Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology you'll be ready for a career in the mobile plant industry.
A post-trade crossover course is available to holders of an Automotive Trade utilising gap training and Recognition of Prior Learning.
Delivery location
This course aims to prepare learners for a career in mobile plant technology. You will gain skills and knowledge in mobile plant technologies, including steering, braking and hydraulic systems. You will learn how to carry out diagnostic procedures and undertake appropriate repairs, identifying and applying safe work practices in the heavy automotive industry.
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. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice before you can undertake this course.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course offers a range of skills and knowledge including how to safely diagnose and repair compression ignition engines, electrical circuits, diesel fuel injection systems, and a range of steering, hydraulic, and braking systems on heavy machinery.
This role involves working on plant equipment, vehicles and lifting equipment used across a range of industry areas including building and construction and mining.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Training options
- Low fee
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
- STEM
Industry area
- Automotive
Study areas
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Heavy Automotive Plant
- Mining
- Vehicle Servicing
Course ID
- National ID: AUR31220
- WA State ID: AD83
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Ready for a career fixing all the big toys?
Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
This course will set you up for a career in the automotive service, repair, and retail industry; working on a range of exciting mobile plant machinery such as earthmoving and lifting equipment used across a range of industry areas including building and construction and mining.
You will learn how to diagnose and repair drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, torque converters, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, transmission and steering; repair basic electrical wiring and circuits; weld and do thermal cutting; work safely; and much more!
Training is delivered in modern workshops with industry standard tools and equipment.
Delivery locations
When you complete the Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology you'll be ready for a career in the mobile plant industry.
A post-trade crossover course is available to holders of an Automotive Trade utilising gap training and Recognition of Prior Learning.
Delivery location
This course aims to prepare learners for a career in mobile plant technology. You will gain skills and knowledge in mobile plant technologies, including steering, braking and hydraulic systems. You will learn how to carry out diagnostic procedures and undertake appropriate repairs, identifying and applying safe work practices in the heavy automotive industry.
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. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice before you can undertake this course.
Delivery location
Ready for a career fixing all the big toys?
Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.
This course will set you up for a career in the automotive service, repair, and retail industry; working on a range of exciting mobile plant machinery such as earthmoving and lifting equipment used across a range of industry areas including building and construction and mining.
You will learn how to diagnose and repair drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, torque converters, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, transmission and steering; repair basic electrical wiring and circuits; weld and do thermal cutting; work safely; and much more!
Training is delivered in modern workshops with industry standard tools and equipment.
Locations
When you complete the Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology you'll be ready for a career in the mobile plant industry.
A post-trade crossover course is available to holders of an Automotive Trade utilising gap training and Recognition of Prior Learning.
Locations
This course aims to prepare learners for a career in mobile plant technology. You will gain skills and knowledge in mobile plant technologies, including steering, braking and hydraulic systems. You will learn how to carry out diagnostic procedures and undertake appropriate repairs, identifying and applying safe work practices in the heavy automotive industry.
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. You will need to be employed and registered as an apprentice before you can undertake this course.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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