Central Regional TAFE
4 years
This 4-year apprenticeship trains technicians to service and repair heavy mobile plant equipment used in mining, construction, and agriculture. Perfect for hands-on problem-solvers who enjoy working with complex machinery and want a nationally recognized trade qualification.
Applicants must be employed as an apprentice and meet entry requirements including AQF OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8, C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths, or equivalent Certificate I or II qualification. Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics are essential. Applicants should be physically fit, capable of handling large components, comfortable working outdoors on varied job sites, and able to follow safety procedures and technical instructions. Direct entry is available for some learners.
The course comprises 36 units of competence: 9 core units and 27 elective units. Core units include environmental and sustainability practices, safe working practices, electrical circuits testing and repair, battery testing and replacement, hydraulic system inspection, servicing operations, bearing and seal selection, diagnostic test strategies, and tool maintenance. Elective units cover customer service, battery electric vehicle systems, electrical wiring, engine management systems, charging and starting systems, heavy vehicle engines and fuel injection, braking systems, steering systems, transmission diagnostics, welding, and thermal cutting. On-the-job learning is also required.
Central Regional TAFE is a government-funded vocational education provider in Western Australia with modern training facilities and industry-standard equipment. The institution offers apprenticeship training across multiple campuses (Geraldton and Kalgoorlie) with experienced instructors and strong connections to local industries including mining, construction, and agriculture. TAFE provides comprehensive support services and recognized nationally accredited qualifications.
Graduates can pursue careers as mobile plant technicians, heavy equipment mechanics, or service technicians in industries including mining, construction, agriculture, civil works, and equipment rental companies. The nationally recognized qualification opens pathways to supervisory roles, workshop management, or specialization in specific equipment types. Further study opportunities are available through TAFE's course offerings.
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