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Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
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MEM31419
You have spent years maintaining the heavy machinery that keeps our industries moving, from diagnosing complex hydraulic faults to servicing large-scale diesel engines. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for experienced plant mechanics. Register your interest today so we can notify you as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
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. This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade 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. Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may require a license or relate to regulatory requirements. Licensing and regulatory information is included in the relevant units of competence.
Qualification Code
MEM31419
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
96 (63 core + 33 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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 |
|---|---|
| Plant Mechanic | Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy mobile and stationary machinery across mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors. |
| Diesel Fitter | Specialising in the service, overhaul, and fault-finding of high-capacity diesel engines and associated fuel systems. |
| Mobile Plant Technician | Providing field-based maintenance and emergency repairs for earthmoving, agricultural, and industrial mobile equipment. |
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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
- ✓A comprehensive resume or CV detailing your engineering trade experience
- ✓Position descriptions from current or previous employers in the plant mechanic sector
- ✓Letters of service or employment references confirming your technical roles
Technical Documentation
- ✓Service reports and maintenance logs for mobile or stationary plant
- ✓Diagnostic checklists for hydraulic, electronic, or diesel engine systems
- ✓Completed job cards or work orders detailing specific repairs and fault-finding
Safety & Compliance
- ✓JSA/SWMS records for heavy plant repairs and high-risk maintenance tasks
- ✓Site induction records and hot work permits for engineering environments
- ✓Records of safe manual handling and workshop safety participation
Photos & Videos
- ✓Images of engine rebuilds or component replacements in progress
- ✓Videos demonstrating fault-finding or diagnostics on mobile plant equipment
- ✓Photos of correctly assembled engineering components and work areas
Technical Planning
- ✓Interpreted technical drawings or schematics used for repairs
- ✓Work plans for complex assembly or commissioning tasks
- ✓Records of engineering measurements and computations performed on the job
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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