MEM31419 - Certificate III Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
| Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Study mode | On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 29 |
Overview
Ensure your employees gain industry leading skills with plant mechanic apprenticeship training by CQUniversity TAFE.
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical specialising in diesel fitting and plant mechanics within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.
The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of trade work including manufacturing, assembly and commissioning of mobile and stationary plant, servicing, diagnosis and rectification of faults, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance.
This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as a fixed and/or mobile plant mechanic.
Resources will be required upon commencement of training. Find out more.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
This qualification will provide employment opportunities through full-time work in the engineering and maintenance sectors including; Heavy Road Mechanical Industry, Mining, Fixed and Mobile Plant Industries, Agricultural Industries, Machinery Hire and Repair Industries,Small Business Mechanical Repair Industry and other Machinery Repair Industries.
Structure & Availability
Rockhampton, Mackay & Emerald Delivery
Duration:Mainstream delivery is covered in 7 blocks across the 48 weeks of an apprenticeship.
Mainstream students: typically the program is delivered over 4 years. While a Minimum of 96 POINTS must be completed, the duration of study will depend on electives, study mode & training plan selected.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
| MEM27020 | Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM27017 | Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant |
| MEM27006 | Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits |
| MEM27023 | Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment |
| MEM27019 | Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM27016 | Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MEM27028 | Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions |
| MEM27013 | Maintain steering systems |
| MEM27015 | Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives |
| MEM27009 | Diagnose and rectify braking systems |
| MEM27014 | Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions |
| MEM27002 | Test and repair compression ignition systems |
| MEM27008 | Maintain induction, exhaust and emission control systems |
| MEM27005 | Tune diesel engines |
| MEM27012 | Maintain mobile plant suspension systems |
| MEM05050 | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM05012 | Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
| MEM05007 | Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
| MEM12002 | Perform electrical/electronic measurement |
RPL Structure
Duration:RPL Only
RPL Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MEM27023 | Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment |
| MEM27020 | Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/ hand held operations |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM18021 | Maintain hydraulic systems |
| MEM18019 | Maintain pneumatic systems |
| MEM18020 | Maintain hydraulic system components |
| MEM18018 | Maintain pneumatic system components |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM11024 | Undertake basic rigging |
| MEM27028 | Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions |
| MEM27012 | Maintain mobile plant suspension systems |
| MEM27016 | Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant |
| MEM27008 | Maintain induction, exhaust and emission control systems |
| MEM27005 | Tune diesel engines |
| MEM27002 | Test and repair compression ignition systems |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM27014 | Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions |
| MEM27019 | Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant |
| MEM11010 | Operate mobile load shifting equipment |
| MEM27009 | Diagnose and rectify braking systems |
| MEM27015 | Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives |
| MEM27006 | Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits |
| MEM27013 | Maintain steering systems |
| MEM27017 | Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City, Mackay and Emerald Campuses.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
This course is for apprenticeship training only. Students must be employed as apprentices in the relevant industry.
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Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
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