GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
3 years
Master mobile plant machinery repair and maintenance in this 3-year apprenticeship. Learn to diagnose, repair, and service earthmoving and industrial equipment including hydraulic systems, transmissions, and welding techniques.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure course suitability. Prospective apprenticeship or traineeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to arrange an apprenticeship contract before course application. Students need access to a laptop/computer with internet, digital camera or video camera, and general stationery.
Core units cover environmental and sustainability practices, safe working practices, electrical circuits, battery testing, hydraulic systems, servicing operations, bearings and seals, diagnostic strategies, and tool maintenance. Elective units include customer service, communication, engine management systems, charging and starting systems, automotive electrical systems, heavy vehicle hydraulic and air braking systems, steering and suspension systems, engine removal and installation, diesel fuel injection, final drive assemblies, drive shafts, manual transmissions, clutch systems, emission control systems, track drive systems, mobile plant hydraulic and braking systems, cooling systems, engine overhaul, measuring equipment use, hydrostatic transmissions, and oxyacetylene welding and gas metal arc welding.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with national recognition. The institute offers comprehensive support services including learning support, library resources, disability support, counselling, and career guidance. With multiple campuses across Northern Victoria and flexible delivery options, GOTAFE provides practical, industry-relevant training with workplace integration through regular trainer visits.
Graduates are eligible for roles as Mobile Plant Repair Technicians in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. Further study opportunities include Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis (AUR40220) or Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling (AUR40820). Career paths extend to supervisory and management positions in automotive and heavy equipment industries.
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