This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of agricultural vehicles, the job role is referred to as an agricultural mechanical technician.
The Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology qualification is made up of 36 units. In most states of Australia, the maximum duration of this apprenticeship is 48 months for full time employees and 72 for part time.
You will learn mostly on the job, in a practical real world way! In addition to this you will be supported with online activities such as reading, research, projects. You will also have assessment work for each unit of learning.
Yes, your trainer will work with you to make sure that you are ready to be assessed in each unit, or cluster of units. You will need to complete your theory assessment, your workplace supervisor will confirm that you have undertaken the tasks as part of your work and then your assessor will observe you at work to confirm your competence. Sometimes you will need to be observed over a number of visits.
The Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology is designed to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers performing mechanical work in the agricultural vehicle and equipment service and repair sector.
Refer to our Schdeule of Fees or Contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) for full details.

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia’s WorkReady initiative. Under this government scheme, you may be eligible as an Australian School Based Apprentice (ABSA) or a VET in Schools student under the Training Guarentee for subsidised training courses as QAT is a “WorkReady” Training Provider.
This course is subsidised by the South Australian Governments’ WorkReady initiative for eligible students. Only students who meet the eligibility criteria, in adition to the following condition, will qualify for subsidised training.
● Training Contract – A student signed into a training contract with an employer i.e. an Apprentice.
For more information on “WorkReady” go to : www.skills.sa.gov.au To see if you are eligible for subsidised training courses go to the following link.
http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning/check-your-eligibility
Alternatively, contact our office (email: info@qat.edu.au Ph: 1300 304 867) and we can assist with determining your eligiblity.
The Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology is a great pathway into a Certificate III Qualification as part of an apprenticeship, and yes, we can help get you there.
AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURACA001 Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK001 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURSCA001 Select and supply automotive parts and products
AURTTA005 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTE004 Inspect and service engines
AURTTF002 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTC003 Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTB001 Inspect and service braking systems
AURHTJ003 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURTTD002 Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004 Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTA006 Inspect and service hydraulic systems
AURKTA011 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems
AURTTA004 Carry out servicing operations
AURETR012 Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR029 Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR030 Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURKTD002 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems
AURHTD003 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle suspension systems
AURKTB001 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems
AURHTQ003 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts
AURHTX001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions
AURHTX004 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems
AURKTX001 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions
AURKTQ001 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies
AURHTE002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines
AURHTF002 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURETR024 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURHTZ001 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
AURTTF005 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTA018 Carry out diagnostic procedures
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