Mobile Plant Technology – Certificate III
This qualification reflects the skills and experience of an individual working in the automotive service, repair, and retail industry.


HSC credit | ATAR pathway |
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Maximum 4 | No |
This qualification reflects the skills and experience of an individual working in the automotive service, repair, and retail industry performing a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant machinery. They service and repair the mechanical and electrical systems of mobile plant such as the engine, transmission, electrical, final drive, steering, hydraulic and braking systems. Apprentices may be employed as Mobile Plant Technicians.
Outcome on completion of your HSC
Statement of Competencies achieved towards Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology AUR31220 from the AUR Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package
Stage 1 of the Mobile Plant Technology apprenticeship
Continuation of this trade training as a full time apprentice after school
Course delivery
Will be delivered both on the job and off the job
Two years part time during school, followed by three years full time post-school in both on and off the job training
Commitment required
Undertake a minimum of 130 days in paid employment and training.
Undertake Certificate III Automotive Mobile Plant Technology Trade course as part of your HSC.
The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.
How will you be assessed?
Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.
Course | ATAR eligibility | HSC unit credit |
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Mobile Plant Technology |
No |
A maximum of 4 units over two years towards your HSC for the formal training component (VET course). |
Industry-based Learning course (optional) |
No |
This optional course recognises the significant work component involved in the school based apprenticeship. The course offers an additional 4 units credit towards your HSC. This HSC VET course does not contribute towards the calculation of the ATAR. |

