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    Certificate III In Agricultural Mechanical Technology | AUR30420

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    • Bendigo Charleston Road Campus
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    Campus
    Code

    AUR30420
    Length

    3 years, 3 years
    Days

    To be advised
    Delivery Mode

    Face To Face - Internal
    Start Date

    Rolling Enrolments
    End Date

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    Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology - TAFE Bendigo

    About
    Learn the Tools of the Trade

    Start Date: Rolling enrolments. Enrol at any time.

    End Date: Rolling enrolments.

    This course trains you for work with heavy vehicle agricultural equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures. You'll learn how to apply safe work practices, carry out servicing operations and develop knowledge of diagnostic procedures. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of agricultural machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.

    Generally an apprenticeship take 3 years of schooling and 1 year on the job training

    How will I be assessed?

    Written, oral or practical assessment methods

    What will I study?

    • Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
    • Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions
    • Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems
    • Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace (AURACA101) 20 Core
    AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace (AURAEA002) 25 Core
    AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace (AURASA102) 20 Core
    AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits (AURETR112) 40 Core
    AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles (AURETR125) 15 Core
    AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems (AURETR129) 30 Core
    AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems (AURETR130) 30 Core
    AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines (AURHTE102) 70 Core
    AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems (AURHTF102) 80 Core
    AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems (AURKTA111) 60 Core
    AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems (AURKTB101) 40 Core
    AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems (AURKTD102) 40 Core
    AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies (AURKTQ101) 30 Core
    AURKTX101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions (AURKTX101) 50 Core
    AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations (AURTTA104) 20 Core
    AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies (AURTTA118) 20 Core
    AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems (AURTTB101) 20 Core
    AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems (AURTTC103) 20 Core
    AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines (AURTTE104) 20 Core
    AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems (AURTTF102) 20 Core
    AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK102) 20 Core
    AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace (AURAFA103) 20 Elective
    AURETR021 Inspect, service and repair electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems (AURETR021) 40 Elective
    AURETR120 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems (AURETR120) 40 Elective
    AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems (AURETR124) 50 Elective
    AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems (AURETR132) 80 Elective
    AURETU001 Install air conditioning systems (AURETU001) 30 Elective
    AURETU103 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU103) 25 Elective
    AURETU104 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components (AURETU104) 35 Elective
    AURETU105 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems (AURETU105) 30 Elective
    AURHTD103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems (AURHTD103) 40 Elective
    AURHTE001 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies (AURHTE001) 35 Elective
    AURHTJ103 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies (AURHTJ103) 20 Elective
    AURHTJ104 Remove, inspect, repair and refit agricultural equipment tyres and tubes (AURHTJ104) 40 Elective
    AURHTJ106 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes (AURHTJ106) 40 Elective
    AURHTL101 Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines (AURHTL101) 60 Elective
    AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies (AURHTQ102) 30 Elective
    AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts (AURHTQ103) 30 Elective
    AURHTX101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions (AURHTX101) 50 Elective
    AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems (AURHTX104) 35 Elective
    AURHTZ101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems (AURHTZ101) 20 Elective
    AURKTA001 Synchronise plant and equipment (AURKTA001) 40 Elective
    AURKTA002 Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment (AURKTA002) 40 Elective
    AURKTA003 Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment (AURKTA003) 40 Elective
    AURKTA004 Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment (AURKTA004) 40 Elective
    AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems (AURKTA005) 30 Elective
    AURKTA010 Inspect, service and repair hay cutting, raking and baling equipment (AURKTA010) 40 Elective
    AURKTD101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems (AURKTD101) 40 Elective
    AURKTX104 Diagnose and repair continuously variable transmissions (AURKTX104) 60 Elective
    AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems (AURTTA006) 20 Elective
    AURTTA007 Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems (AURTTA007) 30 Elective
    AURTTA011 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications (AURTTA011) 74 Elective
    AURTTA012 Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies (AURTTA012) 10 Elective
    AURTTA014 Assemble and install pneumatic system components (AURTTA014) 20 Elective
    AURTTA105 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives (AURTTA105) 10 Elective
    AURTTB004 Inspect and service air braking systems (AURTTB004) 20 Elective
    AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems (AURTTD002) 10 Elective
    AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems (AURTTD004) 10 Elective
    AURTTF105 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems (AURTTF105) 15 Elective
    AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace (AURTTK001) 15 Elective
    AURTTL003 Install CNG fuel systems (AURTTL003) 60 Elective
    AURTTL009 Install LPG fuel systems (AURTTL009) 60 Elective
    AURTTL104 Inspect and service LNG fuel systems (AURTTL104) 15 Elective
    AURTTL105 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems (AURTTL105) 40 Elective
    AURTTQ001 Inspect and service final drive assemblies (AURTTQ001) 5 Elective
    AURTTQ103 Inspect and service drive shafts (AURTTQ103) 5 Elective
    AURTTX102 Inspect and service manual transmissions (AURTTX102) 10 Elective
    AURTTX104 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions (AURTTX104) 10 Elective
    AURTTX106 Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions (AURTTX106) 40 Elective
    AURTTZ102 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems (AURTTZ102) 10 Elective
    AURVTW018 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting (AURVTW018) 30 Elective
    AURVTW101 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components (AURVTW101) 30 Elective
    AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections (AURVTW103) 30 Elective
    AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding (AURVTW104) 30 Elective
    AURVTW109 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding (AURVTW109) 20 Elective
    Course Dates
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    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

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    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

    Rolling Enrolments

    Rolling Enrolments

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    Bendigo Charleston Road Campus

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    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    This course is intended to prepare you to perform mechanical work in the agricultural vehicle and equipment service and repair sector. This course may lead to employment as an Agricultural Mechanical Technician.

    Qualifications

    On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology (AUR30420). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Apprenticeship $4.05 $0.81 $19.95
    Standard $4.05 $0.81 $19.95

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Apprenticeship $21047.52 $0
    Standard $21047.52 $0

    #The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    1055 1055 $1055 $4269.18 $853.84
    1055 1055 $1055 $4269.18 $853.84

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

    Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) to request a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?
    • Satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. You must be at least 15 years old at the time of application.
    • If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.
    • If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required. Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.
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    How Will I Be Selected?

    If you are enrolling in this course as part of an apprenticeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. You must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network and have a signed training contract.

    If you are enrolling in this course as a Non Apprentice you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course or have extensive experience in the industry. Pre Enrolment Interview required. 

    Non-apprentices will be offered a position based on their past experience and ability to source additional skills practice.

    How Do I Apply?

    Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

    For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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