Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

National ID: AUR30420 State ID: BGX2

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Specialise in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.

This apprenticeship program will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work on agricultural machinery and equipment and covers mechanical, electrical and hydraulic operations, precision agriculture and braking systems.

Half price fees apply!

Some things you'll learn:

How to diagnose and repair heavy vehicles and mobile plant systems
How to respond to customer needs and enquiries
How to follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
How to carry out servicing operations
How to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives

This course is right for you if...

You work with agricultural vehicles and machinery
You have a good work ethic
You enjoy working with machines and tools
You like to use engineering, science and technology
You have good customer service skills

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Important information

This qualification is also available as an apprenticeship. Please see our Apprenticeships page for more information.(opens in a new tab)

Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:

Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path.

Credit

Credit may be granted towards this qualification for those who have completed Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation or other relevant qualification.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Agricultural machinery distribution
Agricultural field work
Agricultural farm work
Agricultural Mechanical Technician

For more information about job and career pathways, please visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA.

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment. If you don't see your preferred study option, please complete our Course Enquiry form.

Available all year round, 2023

Details

This apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program over 3.5 - 4 years. Learners will attend TAFE for scheduled face-to-face classes and practical workshops in blocks over a 3 year training period.

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.

When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence (21 core plus 15 elective units) from those listed below.  On-the-job learning must also completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURACA101	Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	$40.50	$12.00	$37.41
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	$48.60	$14.40	$45.07
AURHTE102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines	$81.00	$24.00	$58.63
AURHTF102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems	$113.40	$33.60	$115.57
AURKTA111	Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems	$89.10	$26.40	$79.56
AURKTB101	Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems	$64.80	$19.20	$64.16
AURKTD102	Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems	$56.70	$16.80	$43.15
AURKTQ101	Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
AURKTX101	Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions	$81.00	$24.00	$83.63
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	$64.80	$19.20	$48.27
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$35.56
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	$25.92	$7.68	$18.86
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	$48.60	$14.40	$34.45

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$318.06
AURETR006	Solder electrical wiring and circuits	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$64.16
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	$81.00	$24.00	$83.63
AURHTB101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems	$64.80	$19.20	$73.48
AURHTE001	Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies	$38.88	$11.52	$43.15
AURHTQ103	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts	$48.60	$14.40	$58.63
AURHTZ101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems	$64.80	$19.20	$45.07
AURKTA005	Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems	$48.60	$14.40	$48.27
AURTTA006	Inspect and service hydraulic systems	$48.60	$14.40	$43.15
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	$32.40	$9.60	$28.26
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	$38.88	$11.52	$10.92
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	$25.92	$7.68	$24.01
AURTTX106	Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions	$64.80	$19.20	$43.15
AURVTW018	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	$48.60	$14.40	$9.79

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Moora - Apprenticeship

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Units and fees

Details

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.

When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Moora
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence (21 core plus 15 elective units) from those listed below. 

AFGRI Apprentices are required by their employer to complete two additional elective units as listed below, taking the required elective count to 17 for these Apprentices.

On-the-job learning must also completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURACA101	Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	$40.50	$12.00	$37.41
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	$48.60	$14.40	$45.07
AURHTE102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines	$81.00	$24.00	$58.63
AURHTF102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems	$113.40	$33.60	$115.57
AURKTA111	Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems	$89.10	$26.40	$79.56
AURKTB101	Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems	$64.80	$19.20	$64.16
AURKTD102	Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems	$56.70	$16.80	$43.15
AURKTQ101	Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURKTX101	Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions	$81.00	$24.00	$83.63
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	$64.80	$19.20	$48.27
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$35.56
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	$25.92	$7.68	$18.86
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	$48.60	$14.40	$34.45

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURETR120	Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems	$72.90	$21.60	$0.00
AURETR121	Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$64.16
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	$81.00	$24.00	$83.63
AURHTQ103	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts	$48.60	$14.40	$58.63
AURHTZ101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems	$64.80	$19.20	$45.07
AURKTA002	Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$33.41
AURKTR101	Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems	$56.70	$16.80	$10.92
AURTTA006	Inspect and service hydraulic systems	$48.60	$14.40	$43.15
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	$32.40	$9.60	$28.26
AURTTF105	Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems	$38.88	$11.52	$10.92
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	$25.92	$7.68	$24.01
AURTTX106	Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions	$64.80	$19.20	$43.15
AURVTW018	Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting	$48.60	$14.40	$9.79
AURVTW109	Carry out basic gas metal arc welding	$48.60	$14.40	$48.27

Option

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURKTA003	Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$6.60
AURKTA004	Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$6.60

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Northam - Apprenticeship

Details
Units and fees

Details

You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.

Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.

When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Northam
How	Apprenticeship

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURACA101	Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	$32.40	$9.60	$22.08
AURETR112	Test and repair basic electrical circuits	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURETR129	Diagnose and repair charging systems	$40.50	$12.00	$0.00
AURETR130	Diagnose and repair starting systems	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
AURHTE102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
AURHTF102	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems	$113.40	$33.60	$0.00
AURKTA111	Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
AURKTB101	Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
AURKTD102	Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems	$56.70	$16.80	$43.15
AURKTQ101	Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies	$48.60	$14.40	$37.41
AURKTX101	Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
AURTTA104	Carry out servicing operations	$64.80	$19.20	$48.27
AURTTA118	Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$35.56
AURTTB101	Inspect and service braking systems	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
AURTTC103	Diagnose and repair cooling systems	$32.40	$9.60	$29.62
AURTTE104	Inspect and service engines	$32.40	$9.60	$25.05
AURTTF102	Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems	$25.92	$7.68	$18.86
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	$48.60	$14.40	$34.45

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AURETR120	Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems	$72.90	$21.60	$0.00
AURETR121	Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
AURETR124	Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00
AURETR132	Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems	$81.00	$24.00	$0.00
AURHTQ103	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts	$48.60	$14.40	$58.63
AURHTZ101	Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
AURKTA002	Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$33.41
AURKTA003	Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$6.60
AURKTA004	Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$6.60
AURKTA005	Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems	$48.60	$14.40	$48.27
AURKTA010	Inspect, service and repair hay cutting, raking and baling equipment	$56.70	$16.80	$58.63
AURTTA006	Inspect and service hydraulic systems	$48.60	$14.40	$43.15
AURTTA105	Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives	$32.40	$9.60	$28.26
AURTTK001	Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace	$25.92	$7.68	$24.01
AURTTX106	Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

Available all year round, 2023

Specialise in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.

Half price fees apply!

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