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Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
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AUR31220
You have spent years maintaining and repairing the heavy machinery that keeps our industries moving. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
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.
Qualification Code
AUR31220
Training Package
AUR — Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
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 |
|---|---|
| Mobile Plant Technician | Servicing and repairing mechanical parts of earthmoving, agricultural, and industrial heavy plant equipment. |
| Heavy Equipment Fitter | Specialising in the maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting of large-scale mobile machinery in mining or construction. |
| Field Service Mechanic | Providing rapid response repairs and scheduled maintenance for mobile plant at remote worksites. |
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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 detailed resume outlining your experience with mobile plant machinery
- ✓Current position descriptions showing your responsibilities as a technician
- ✓Employment contracts or letters from employers verifying your trade experience
Diagnostics & Engine Repair
- ✓Diagnostic test reports for compression ignition engine management systems
- ✓Repair logs for heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection and cooling systems
- ✓Photos or videos showing the use of diagnostic tools on mobile plant
Hydraulic & Transmission Systems
- ✓Service records for mobile plant hydraulic and braking systems
- ✓Documentation of repairs to final drive assemblies and powershift transmissions
- ✓Work orders for the inspection and repair of track-type drive systems
Electrical & Specialized Systems
- ✓Evidence of testing and repairing basic electrical circuits and batteries
- ✓Maintenance logs for forklift mast assemblies or elevating work platforms
- ✓Records of air conditioning and HVAC component repairs in heavy plant
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
- ✓Records of following environmental best practices in a workshop
- ✓Incident reports and workplace safety audit participation
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.
Certificate I
Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
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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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