AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
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.
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
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
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 |
---|---|---|---|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $30.53 |
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $66.15 |
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $86.22 |
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $75.76 |
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $46.47 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $49.76 |
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $44.48 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $29.14 |
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $11.26 |
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $24.75 |
|
$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
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 |
---|---|---|---|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $30.53 |
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $66.15 |
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $86.22 |
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $75.76 |
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $46.47 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $49.76 |
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $44.48 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $29.14 |
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $11.26 |
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $24.75 |
|
$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
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 |
---|---|---|---|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
|
$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $44.48 |
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $0.00 |
|
$38.88 | $11.52 | $0.00 |
|
$25.92 | $7.68 | $24.75 |
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Option
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $10.10 |
|
$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