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AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

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Key details

Duration

3 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 3 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.

Course code

AUR31220

Overview



Offered to Apprentices only. This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team for further information on how to apply.

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.
 

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Automotive Service and Repair include:

>Heavy commercial vehicle technicians

 

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to:

  • AUR40220 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (CDU does not deliver)
  • AUR40820 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling (CDU does not deliver), or other relevant qualifications.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $4,310.50 - $4,458.50
  Full Fee  $23,300.00 - $24,100.00

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

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Whether you're an apprentice, a trainee, or already working in the industry, our trades courses are for you.

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What will I study?

To achieve AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology a total of thirty six (36) units of competency must be completed comprising nine (9) Core and twenty-seven (27) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. 

Course structure

  • All units in one of the specialist elective groups A to C must be chosen
  • Of the remaining units required to make up the unit total:
    • All may be from the specialist elective groups and general elective units
    • Up to 6 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 1165 - 1205.  
 

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace25
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace20
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits40
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles15
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations20
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives10
AURTTA006Inspect and service hydraulic systems20
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies20
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace20
 Total nominal hours for core units190
Elective units of competency (Select 27)
Group A - Mobile Plant Equipment (ALL units from Group A must be completed)
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems50
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems30
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems30
AURHTE102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines70
AURHTF102Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems80
AURKTA005Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems30
AURKTA111Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems60
AURKTB101Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems40
AURKTD102Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems40
AURKTQ101Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies30
AURKTX101Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions50
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems20
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems15
General Elective Units
AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems50
AURHTB101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems50
AURHTX104Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems35
AURHTZ101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems20
AURKTD101Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems40
AURHTQ103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts30
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems10
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems20
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace15
AURTTX106Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions40
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting30
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components30
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding20
Unnamed Units
AURHTD103Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems (unnamed)40
AURHTX101Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions (unnamed)50
 Total nominal hours for elective units975 - 1015
 Total nominal hours for the qualification1165 - 1205


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals. 

To gain entry into AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology, candidates require:

  • To be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT

Students will also need to wear work clothing suited to the automotive industry such as:

  • Steel cap boots
  • Safety glasses
  • Protects clothing

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package .

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina



Study Mode: On campus, workplace assessment



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
AUTOMOTIVE
Occupation types
Motor Mechanic (General)
Area of study
Automotive

Contact details

Automotive, Transport and Civil
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5363 (ASP) Student Central 1800 061 963
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au

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