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AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

National ID AUR30420 State ID BGX2

Get moving, and stay moving.

Begin a career working with agricultural machinery with the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology. Learn the tricks of the trade in automotive retail, service and repair to keep the farm moving.

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Agriculture mechanical

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.

Overview

Campus Geraldton | Northam

When Available all year round

Study Mode Apprenticeship | Workplace

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

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2025

Details

When Available all year round, 2025
Where Geraldton
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty one (21) core and fifteen (15) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines $81.00 $24.00 $60.45
AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems $113.40 $33.60 $119.16
AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems $89.10 $26.40 $82.02
AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems $64.80 $19.20 $66.15
AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems $56.70 $16.80 $44.48
AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURKTX101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions $81.00 $24.00 $86.22
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations $64.80 $19.20 $49.76
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems $25.92 $7.68 $19.44
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace $48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
$32.40 $9.60 $30.53
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
$89.10 $26.40 $66.15
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
$81.00 $24.00 $86.22
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
$64.80 $19.20 $75.76
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
$64.80 $19.20 $46.47
Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
$48.60 $14.40 $49.76
Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems
$56.70 $16.80 $0.00
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
$48.60 $14.40 $44.48
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
$32.40 $9.60 $29.14
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
$38.88 $11.52 $11.26
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
$25.92 $7.68 $24.75
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10

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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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

Available all year round, 2024

Details

When Available all year round, 2024
Where Geraldton
How Apprenticeship

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty one (21) core and fifteen (15) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems $40.50 $12.00 $38.57
AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems $48.60 $14.40 $46.47
AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines $81.00 $24.00 $60.45
AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems $113.40 $33.60 $119.16
AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems $89.10 $26.40 $82.02
AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems $64.80 $19.20 $66.15
AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems $56.70 $16.80 $44.48
AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURKTX101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions $81.00 $24.00 $86.22
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations $64.80 $19.20 $49.76
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems $32.40 $9.60 $30.53
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems $25.92 $7.68 $19.44
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace $48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
$32.40 $9.60 $30.53
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
$89.10 $26.40 $66.15
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
$81.00 $24.00 $86.22
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems
$64.80 $19.20 $75.76
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
$64.80 $19.20 $46.47
Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems
$48.60 $14.40 $49.76
Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems
$56.70 $16.80 $0.00
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
$48.60 $14.40 $44.48
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
$32.40 $9.60 $29.14
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
$38.88 $11.52 $11.26
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
$25.92 $7.68 $24.75
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10

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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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

Details

Duration 4 Years
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Northam
How Apprenticeship [AFGRI Apprentices Stage 1]

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirty six (36) units of competence, comprising twenty one (21) core and fifteen (15) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to achieve this qualification under Apprenticeship arrangements.

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AURACA101 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $0.00
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace $32.40 $9.60 $22.77
AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits $48.60 $14.40 $38.57
AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
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 $0.00
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 $0.00
AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations $64.80 $19.20 $49.76
AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies $48.60 $14.40 $36.66
AURTTB101 Inspect and service braking systems $32.40 $9.60 $28.15
AURTTC103 Diagnose and repair cooling systems $32.40 $9.60 $29.62
AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines $32.40 $9.60 $25.82
AURTTF102 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems $25.92 $7.68 $19.44
AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace $48.60 $14.40 $35.52

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
$72.90 $21.60 $0.00
Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
$89.10 $26.40 $0.00
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
$81.00 $24.00 $0.00
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
$48.60 $14.40 $0.00
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
$64.80 $19.20 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Diagnose and repair electronic over hydraulic control systems
$56.70 $16.80 $0.00
Inspect and service hydraulic systems
$48.60 $14.40 $44.48
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
$32.40 $9.60 $0.00
Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
$38.88 $11.52 $0.00
Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
$25.92 $7.68 $24.75
Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions
$64.80 $19.20 $0.00

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
$48.60 $14.40 $10.10
Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
$48.60 $14.40 $49.76

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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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

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