AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Get moving, and stay moving.
Begin a career working with agricultural machinery with the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology. Learn the tricks of the trade in automotive retail, service and repair to keep the farm moving.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
When Available all year round
Study Mode Apprenticeship | Workplace
Specialise in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.
This apprenticeship program will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work on agricultural machinery and equipment and covers mechanical, electrical and hydraulic operations, precision agriculture and braking systems.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to diagnose and repair heavy vehicles and mobile plant systems
- How to respond to customer needs and enquiries
- How to follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- How to carry out servicing operations
- How to select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
This course is right for you if...
- You work with agricultural vehicles and machinery
- You have a good work ethic
- You enjoy working with machines and tools
- You like to use engineering, science and technology
- You have good customer service skills
Half price fees apply!
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you.
Thinking about a career maintaining and repairing agricultural machinery?
This apprenticeship course develops the practical and technical skills needed to diagnose, service and repair a wide range of farm equipment. It’s ideal for those who enjoy hands-on mechanical work and want to build a trade career in the agricultural or rural industries.
This course might be right for you, if you are:
- Interested in working with agricultural machinery and equipment
- Comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions
- Enjoy practical, hands-on mechanical work
- Able to follow safety procedures and technical instructions
- Have good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Have sound reading, writing and maths skills for trade calculations and manuals
- Are physically fit and capable of performing manual workshop tasks
- Are keen to diagnose, repair and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Want to build a long-term career in agricultural or rural industries
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