About this course
If you like working with big machines that help farmers grow crops and raise animals, this course is for you. You will learn how to do different things with agricultural machinery, like fixing, servicing, and testing them.
You will also learn about safety, tools, and customer service in the agricultural machinery industry. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start your career in this exciting field.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course must be done as an apprenticeship. You’ll get practical skills and experience in a specific trade or profession. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To do an apprenticeship you’ll need an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice.
To get started:
- search for advertised apprenticeship opportunities and apply
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as an apprenticeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace AURACA101 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURAEA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR112 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR125 Diagnose and repair charging systems AURETR129 Diagnose and repair starting systems AURETR130 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle compression ignition engines AURHTE102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle diesel fuel injection systems AURHTF102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant hydraulic systems AURKTA111 Diagnose and repair mobile plant braking systems AURKTB101 Diagnose and repair mobile plant steering systems AURKTD102 Diagnose and repair mobile plant final drive assemblies AURKTQ101 Diagnose and repair powershift transmissions AURKTX101 Carry out servicing operations AURTTA104 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies AURTTA118 Inspect and service braking systems AURTTB101 Diagnose and repair cooling systems AURTTC103 Inspect and service engines AURTTE104 Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems AURTTF102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK102 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAFA103 Diagnose, repair and replace precision agriculture systems AURETR051 Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems AURETR120 Diagnose, repair and replace heavy vehicle electronic management, monitoring and tracking systems AURETR121 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems AURETR124 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems AURETR132 Service air conditioning and HVAC systems AURETU103 Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components AURETU104 Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems AURETU105 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle suspension systems AURHTD103 Remove and install heavy vehicle engine assemblies AURHTE001 Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies AURHTJ103 Remove, inspect, repair and refit agricultural equipment tyres and tubes AURHTJ104 Remove, inspect, repair and refit heavy vehicle tyres and tubes AURHTJ106 Inspect, diagnose and repair alternative fuel systems in heavy vehicle engines AURHTL101 Diagnose and repair heavy commercial vehicle final drive assemblies AURHTQ102 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle drive shafts AURHTQ103 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle manual transmissions AURHTX101 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle clutch systems AURHTX104 Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems AURHTZ101 Synchronise plant and equipment AURKTA001 Inspect, service and repair crop harvesting equipment AURKTA002 Inspect, service and repair crop planting and seeding equipment AURKTA003 Inspect, service and repair spraying and spreading equipment AURKTA004 Inspect, service and repair track type drive and support systems AURKTA005 Inspect, service and repair hay cutting, raking and baling equipment AURKTA010 Diagnose and repair mobile plant suspension systems AURKTD101 Diagnose and repair continuously variable transmissions AURKTX104 Inspect and service hydraulic systems AURTTA006 Inspect, service and repair pneumatic systems AURTTA007 Install hydraulic systems to specified applications AURTTA011 Fabricate and install fluid power hose assemblies AURTTA012 Assemble and install pneumatic system components AURTTA014 Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives AURTTA105 Inspect and service air braking systems AURTTB004 Inspect and service steering systems AURTTD002 Inspect and service suspension systems AURTTD004 Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems AURTTF105 Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace AURTTK001 Install CNG fuel systems AURTTL003 Install LPG fuel systems AURTTL009 Inspect and service LNG fuel systems AURTTL104 Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems AURTTL105 Inspect and service final drive assemblies AURTTQ001 Inspect and service drive shafts AURTTQ103 Inspect and service manual transmissions AURTTX102 Inspect and service hydrostatic transmissions AURTTX104 Diagnose and repair hydrostatic transmissions AURTTX106 Diagnose and repair exhaust systems AURTTZ102 Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting AURVTW018 Carry out manual metal arc welding on components AURVTW101 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections AURVTW103 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding AURVTW104 Carry out basic gas metal arc welding AURVTW109
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Charleston Road (Bendigo)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Bendigo TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Docklands
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery, Part time on-campus
- Visit Kangan Institute for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bairnsdale Trade Centre (Bairnsdale), Yallourn (Newborough), Leongatha, Warragul, Port of Sale (Sale)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider