MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Mobile Plant Mechanic)

National ID: MEM31419 State ID: AD55

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This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical specialising in diesel fitting and plant mechanics within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of trade work including manufacturing, assembly and commissioning of mobile and stationary plant, servicing, diagnosis and rectification of faults, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance.

This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a fixed and/or mobile plant mechanic.

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

RTO Entrance Requirements

Apprenticeship only pathway.

Important information

Licensing, Legislation and Regulation Requirements

Work Health and Safety Act 2020
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996
Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994
Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Mobile Plant Mechanic).

Job opportunities

For more information about job and career pathways, visit Jobs and Skills WA.

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

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Available all year round, 2023

Details

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, 2023
Where	Kalgoorlie
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 units of competency to the value of 96 points (all 19 core units to the value of 63 points and elective units to the value of 33 points) 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
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	$58.32	$17.28	$79.56
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	$29.16	$8.64	$58.63
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	$77.76	$23.04	$108.74
MEM12024	Perform computations	$43.74	$12.96	$58.63
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	$29.16	$8.64	$45.07
MEM14006	Plan work activities	$51.84	$15.36	$64.16
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	$29.16	$8.64	$35.56
MEM16008	Interact with computing technology	$29.16	$8.64	$39.15
MEM17003	Assist in the provision of on-the-job training	$29.16	$8.64	$35.56
MEM18001	Use hand tools	$29.16	$8.64	$40.65
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations	$29.16	$8.64	$39.15
MEM18055	Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components	$43.74	$12.96	$45.07
MEM27006	Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits	$116.64	$34.56	$127.90
MEM27016	Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant	$58.32	$17.28	$54.40
MEM27017	Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant	$58.32	$17.28	$58.63
MEM27019	Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant	$72.90	$21.60	$73.48
MEM27020	Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks	$29.16	$8.64	$29.62
MEM27023	Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment	$58.32	$17.28	$58.63
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	$32.40	$9.60	$4.64

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MEM05007	Perform manual heating and thermal cutting	$29.16	$8.64	$43.15
MEM05012	Perform routine manual metal arc welding	$29.16	$8.64	$43.15
MEM27001	Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems	$29.16	$8.64	$29.62
MEM27002	Test and repair compression ignition systems	$58.32	$17.28	$64.16
MEM27004	Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems	$29.16	$8.64	$31.26
MEM27005	Tune diesel engines	$58.32	$17.28	$64.16
MEM27009	Diagnose and rectify braking systems	$87.48	$25.92	$95.78
MEM27013	Maintain steering systems	$58.32	$17.28	$58.63
MEM27014	Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions	$116.64	$34.56	$127.90
MEM27015	Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives	$58.32	$17.28	$64.16

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.

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