Central Regional TAFE
4 Years
A 4-year apprenticeship for aspiring plant mechanics specialising in diesel fitting and mobile plant servicing. Designed for those with mechanical aptitude who want to develop industry-recognised skills in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile and stationary plant equipment.
Applicants must be employed as an apprentice to enrol in this course. You should have sound command of spoken and written English and mathematics skills, technical and mechanical aptitude, and good hand-eye coordination. A good fitness level is essential for carrying out practical and manual work. You must be able to work both independently and within a team, follow Work Health and Safety procedures, and be comfortable working in varied outdoor weather conditions and indoor environments.
The course comprises 96 points of competency units including 19 core units (33 points) and elective units (33 points). Core units cover interpreting technical drawings, manual handling, engineering measurements, computations, workplace safety, work planning, communication, computing technology, hand and power tools, component assembly, battery and sensor diagnosis, electronic control systems, hydraulic systems, diesel engine diagnosis and repair, and environmental sustainability. Elective units include manual heating and thermal cutting, metal arc welding, engine cooling and lubrication systems, compression ignition systems, braking systems, steering systems, automatic transmissions, and drive line maintenance.
Central Regional TAFE is a recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 52789) delivering quality vocational education across Western Australia's Midwest, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, and Goldfields regions. The institution provides real-life training experience with workplace-based learning, industry partnerships, and qualified instructors. As part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative, this course is offered at half price, making quality apprenticeship training more accessible to students aged 15-24 and those eligible for concessions.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as mobile plant mechanics, diesel fitters, plant maintenance technicians, or equipment service specialists in mining, construction, manufacturing, and agricultural industries. The qualification provides pathways to further study in advanced engineering trades, supervisory roles in plant maintenance departments, or specialisation in specific plant systems. Employment opportunities exist across Western Australia's resource sector, construction industry, and manufacturing facilities.
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