Courses
School of Automotive
Certificate III Engineering – Mechancial Trade (Diesel Fitting)
Program Code: MEM30205
Brief description of course and work roles
The Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting) develops the skills needed to work as a qualified diesel fitter. A diesel fitter repairs, services and maintains heavy earthmoving and agricultural machinery. Duties may also involve repairing, servicing and maintenance of large marine engines, heavy lift vehicles, stationary plant and generating sets.
Duties include discussing problems with vehicle drivers to discover faults and carrying out diagnosis procedures on engines, cooling systems, automatic transmissions, brakes, clutches, gear boxes, fuel pumps, axle assemblies and electrical equipment related to these items.
With the rapid changes in heavy earthmoving, diesel fitters are becoming more specialised in their areas of work. This course will give you all the skills you need to become a qualified diesel fitter as well as help you identify which specialist areas interest you the most.
Entrance requirements
This course is specifically designed for those who have current industry experience or have graduated locally in a related discipline.
Selection will be based on industry experience, relevant previous education and an interview with APTC staff. Short-listed applicants will need to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment as part of the selection procedure as well as a Skills Assessment Program, which will help APTC staff determine your level within the Australian qualification system.
Duration
960 hours (maximum)
This course should take around 2 years part-time.
Actual time spent will depend on your individual circumstances. Some people will be exempted certain units if they have relevant work experience or qualifications. This system is known as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you think you may qualify for RCC/RPL, please submit evidence of your prior experience or learning with your application, as it may well shorten the length of your course. Ask for more information when you en 12 January, 2010 >