Central Regional TAFE
4 years
Build a trade career in agricultural machinery repair through this 4-year apprenticeship. Ideal for hands-on learners who enjoy working with machines and want to develop practical technical skills in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing farm equipment in a real workplace environment.
You must be an apprentice or trainee to enrol. Entry requirements include AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II. Sound reading, writing, and maths skills for trade calculations and manuals are essential. You should be physically fit and capable of performing manual workshop tasks, comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions, and able to follow safety procedures and technical instructions.
The course comprises 36 units of competence (21 core and 15 elective units). Core topics include responding to customer needs in automotive workplaces, following environmental and sustainability best practices, safe working practices, electrical circuit testing and repair, battery diagnostics, charging and starting systems, heavy vehicle engine diagnostics, diesel fuel injection systems, mobile plant hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, final drive assemblies, powershift transmissions, servicing operations, diagnostic test strategies, and tool maintenance. Elective units cover advanced electrical systems, heavy vehicle air braking, emission control systems, crop harvesting/planting/spraying equipment inspection, hydraulic system servicing, welding operations, and specialized engine diagnostics.
Central Regional TAFE is a recognized training provider (RTO Code: 52789) offering accredited VET qualifications across Western Australia's Midwest, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, and Goldfields regions. The institution provides real-life training experience with workplace-based apprenticeship arrangements, combining on-the-job learning with structured off-campus training. TAFE offers flexible study options at multiple campuses (Geraldton and Muresk) and provides comprehensive student support services including accessibility support and recognition of prior learning.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as Agricultural Mechanical Technicians, work in agricultural machinery distribution, agricultural field work, and agricultural farm work. The qualification provides a foundation for long-term career development in the agricultural and rural industries, with opportunities to progress into supervisory roles, specialized equipment servicing, or business ownership in the agricultural sector.
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