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Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
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AUR30420
Your expertise in maintaining and repairing complex agricultural machinery is a vital pillar of the primary production sector. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. By registering your interest today, you can be among the first to be notified when this formal assessment process becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of agricultural machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Qualification Code
AUR30420
Training Package
AUR — Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
36 (21 core + 15 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanical Technician | Diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems including engines, transmissions, and hydraulics on broad-acre and intensive farming equipment. |
| Mobile Plant Mechanic | Providing field-based service and emergency repairs for mobile agricultural machinery during critical harvest or planting seasons. |
| Diesel Fuel Systems Specialist | Focusing on the precision maintenance and repair of high-pressure diesel injection systems used in heavy agricultural engines. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV outlining experience with agricultural machinery
- ✓Position descriptions as a mechanic or technician
- ✓Employer references confirming your technical competency
Mechanical Diagnostics
- ✓Job cards for heavy engine overhauls or diesel fuel system repairs
- ✓Diagnostic reports for cooling and braking systems
- ✓Service logs for compression ignition engines
Hydraulics & Transmissions
- ✓Repair records for mobile plant hydraulic systems
- ✓Documentation of powershift transmission maintenance
- ✓Final drive assembly and steering system repair logs
Electrical & Electronics
- ✓Circuit testing results and diagnostic data
- ✓Evidence of charging and starting system repairs
- ✓Battery and basic electrical circuit repair logs
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Completed risk assessments (JSA/SWMS) for workshop tasks
- ✓Environmental disposal records for oils and coolants
- ✓Workshop safety induction and training certificates
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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