South Regional TAFE
Apprenticeship (duration varies by training agreement)
Master agricultural machinery repair and maintenance through hands-on apprenticeship training. This course equips you with technical skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to launch a career servicing agricultural equipment across machinery distribution, field work, and farm operations in rural Australia.
You must have technical and mechanical aptitude, enjoy manual work with good physical fitness, and demonstrate basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills. Entry requirements include AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, or C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or II. For apprenticeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation. You need competence in written and spoken English, access to a computer for online components, and the ability to travel to and from your workplace regularly.
Core units cover customer service in automotive workplaces, environmental and sustainability practices, and safe working procedures. Technical modules include testing and repairing electrical circuits, batteries, and charging systems; diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicle engines, diesel fuel injection systems, and emission control systems; servicing braking systems and hydraulic operations; and inspecting mobile plant steering and final drive assemblies. Additional skills include welding (oxyacetylene, manual metal arc, and gas metal arc), tool maintenance, and diagnostic test strategies. Elective units allow specialisation in areas such as wheel and tyre assemblies, drive shafts, transmissions, clutch systems, and hydrostatic transmissions.
South Regional TAFE is a leading vocational education provider in Western Australia with multiple regional campuses including Esperance and Albany. The institution offers fee-free and low-fee VET training through government initiatives, providing accessible apprenticeship pathways with block release delivery suited to rural communities. TAFE's experienced instructors deliver industry-aligned curriculum with strong employer partnerships, ensuring graduates meet real workplace demands in agricultural machinery sectors.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified for careers as an Agricultural Engineer, agricultural machinery technician, or service specialist. Opportunities exist across agricultural machinery distribution companies, farm operations, field service roles, and rural equipment maintenance businesses. Your diagnostic and repair skills position you for supervisory roles, specialisation in specific machinery types, or progression to advanced technical qualifications in heavy vehicle or plant maintenance.
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