MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Fixed Plant Mechanic)
Specialise in diesel fitting and plant mechanics
Discover the world of engineering and manufacturing in this nationally recognised apprenticeship. Develop skills to diagnose and repair heavy mechanical machines, from combustion engines to electronic control systems.
Learn under the guidance of qualified tradespeople, acquiring expertise in technical drawings interpretation, precision leveling, and alignment. Your skills will be in demand, paving the way for a fulfilling career with prospects for further studies.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more
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Ready to become the builder, fixer and maintainer of all the heavy mechanical machines? Start your journey into the world of engineering and manufacturing with this nationally recognised Apprenticeship which will equip you with the skills you need to be a Fixed Plant Mechanic.
If you're a problem solver and enjoy the satisfying process of dismantling and reassembling to fault find, repair and get operations back on track - this is the career path for you!
Your Apprenticeship will be completed under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson and you'll learn to diagnose faults in plant machinery and identify the repairs to be made, along with the solutions to rectify and prevent problems. You'll be equipped with key trade fundamentals such as interpreting technical drawings, taking engineering measurements, performing computations and using hand and power tools.
Get trained in areas such as maintaining electronic controlling systems on stationary and mobile plant, facilitating maintenance on combustion engines, how to fix batteries, performing precision levelling and alignment of machines and much more.
The role of a Plant Mechanic is to minimise downtime by ensuring that equipment is operating at optimum levels; you'll repair and maintain heavy machinery such as agricultural or industrial equipment and a range of items such as lifts, cranes, forklifts - your skills will be integral to plant productivity!
This Apprenticeship will pave the way to employment as a Fixed Plant Mechanic within metal, engineering, manufacturing and mining industries, from iron ore mines in the Pilbara to local opportunities - your skills will be sought after, and you can expand on your knowledge with further studies.
Gain these skills:
• interpret technical drawing
• undertake manual handling
• perform engineering measurements
• perform computations
• work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
• use hand and power tools
• dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
• diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits
• diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on stationary and mobile plant
• apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks
• perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering
- interpret technical drawing
- undertake manual handling
- perform engineering measurements
- perform computations
- work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- use hand and power tools
- dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
- diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits
- diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on stationary and mobile plant
- apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks
- perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering
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Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing |
| MEM11011 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM12023 | Perform engineering measurements |
| MEM12024 | Perform computations |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM14006 | Plan work activities |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| MEM16008 | Interact with computing technology |
| MEM17003 | Assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
| MEM18001 | Use hand tools |
| MEM18002 | Use power tools/hand held operations |
| MEM18055 | Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components |
| MEM27006 | Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits |
| MEM27016 | Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant |
| MEM27017 | Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant |
| MEM27019 | Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant |
| MEM27020 | Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks |
| MEM27023 | Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MEM18003 | Use tools for precision work |
| MEM18006 | Perform precision fitting of engineering components |
| MEM18009 | Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components |
| MEM27001 | Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems |
| MEM27002 | Test and repair compression ignition systems |
| MEM27004 | Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems |
| MEM27007 | Diagnose and rectify low voltage starting systems |
| MEM27010 | Diagnose and rectify low voltage charging systems |
| MEM27014 | Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions |