Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
Course details
Overview
This qualification intends to both prepare new employees and to also recognise and develop the skills of existing employees working in the earthmoving sector. The qualification will provide you with an ability to perform a broad range of servicing and repair tasks on a variety of mobile plant machinery and equipment. These operations may include servicing and repairing mechanical parts such as engines, transmissions, suspension, cooling systems, brakes and track type drive and support systems. We are continuing to see rapid advances in this sector and in response to this technicians are becoming more specialised in their areas of work.
Careers
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to service and repair mobile plant machinery, specifically in the role of a mobile plant mechanical technician.
Pathways
Further training pathways from this course include Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling and Diploma of Automotive Technology.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants enrolling as an Apprentice/Trainee must have a registered training contract.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | 25 | $32.50 |
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | 15 | $19.50 |
| AURTTA006 | Inspect and service hydraulic systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTA105 | Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| AURACA101 | Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURETH011 | Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURETH101 | Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems | 50 | $65.00 |
| AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems | 50 | $65.00 |
| AURETU102 | Recover vehicle refrigerants | 10 | $15.00 |
| AURETU103 | Service air conditioning and HVAC systems | 25 | $32.50 |
| AURETU104 | Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components | 35 | $45.50 |
| AURHTB101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems | 50 | $65.00 |
| AURHTE102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines | 70 | $91.00 |
| AURHTF102 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems | 80 | $104.00 |
| AURHTQ103 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURHTX101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions | 50 | $65.00 |
| AURHTX104 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems | 35 | $45.50 |
| AURHTZ101 | Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURKTA005 | Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURKTA111 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems | 60 | $78.00 |
| AURKTB101 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURKTD102 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURKTQ101 | Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURKTX101 | Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions | 50 | $65.00 |
| AURTTB101 | Inspect and service braking systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTC103 | Diagnose and repair cooling systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTF102 | Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURTTF105 | Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems | 15 | $19.50 |
| AURTTX106 | Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions | 40 | $52.00 |
| AURVTW007 | Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections | 20 | $26.00 |
| AURVTW018 | Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURVTW101 | Carry out manual metal arc welding on components | 30 | $39.00 |
| AURVTW109 | Carry out basic gas metal arc welding | 20 | $26.00 |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | $52.00 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $6,058 |
| Concession | $1,410 |
| Apprenticeship | $5,302 |
| Apprenticeship Concession | $1,410 |
| Self-Funded | $7,356 |
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, School Based Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Apprentice |
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