This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

International students will have the opportunity to complete the program on campus through practical training and assessment and on-the-job placements.

Opportunity exists for 18-month post-study work visa. This makes the student job-ready.

Existing workers currently employed in the industry may be eligible to complete the program through:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Course Overview

Students will develop their skills that are in demand through practical and hands-on work in a simulated workplace environment. They will have the opportunity to learn how to diagnose faults and carry out repairs to a range of mobile plant equipment.

Students will learn about:

• Workplace safety in an automotive workplace
• Identifying automotive faults
• Servicing operations
• Diagnostic procedures
• Using and maintaining tools
• Diagnosing and repairing various mobile plant equipment – steering, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, fuel injection, engines, emission control systems

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS:

• Automotive Heavy Diesel Fuel Technician
• Diesel Engine Technician
• Heavy Commercial Trailer Technician
• Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Mobile Plant Technician