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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!
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.
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
| 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 |
This course is available as an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 3-4 years. It combines on the job learning and scheduled training with a registered training provider.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training with us.
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 AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology, AUR20716 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 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.
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .
Study options and how to apply
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Available all year round, 2022
Geraldton - Apprenticeship
An Apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program usually lasting three (3) to four (4) years. It combines on-the-job learning with scheduled training blocks at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.
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| Duration | 3 Years |
| When | Available all year round, 2022 |
| Where | Geraldton |
| How | Apprenticeship |
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Northam - Apprenticeship
An Apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program usually lasting three (3) to four (4) years. It combines on-the-job learning with scheduled training blocks at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.
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| Duration | 3 Years |
| When | Available all year round, 2022 |
| Where | Northam |
| How | Apprenticeship |
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Moora - Apprenticeship
An Apprenticeship course is a full-time employment-based training program usually lasting three (3) to four (4) years. It combines on-the-job learning with scheduled training blocks at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in an Apprenticeship course.
Use our sidebar links on the right to find out more.
| Duration | 3 Years |
| When | Available all year round, 2022 |
| Where | Moora |
| How | Apprenticeship |
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS?
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