Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Interpret technical drawing

Undertake manual handling

Perform engineering measurements

Perform computations

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Plan work activities

Organise and communicate information

Interact with computing technology

Assist in the provision of on-the-job training

Use hand tools

Use power tools/hand held operations

Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components

Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits

Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant

Maintain, fault find and rectify hydraulic systems for mobile plant

Diagnose, repair and replace diesel engines in stationary and mobile plant

Apply knowledge of large combustion engine operations to service and maintenance tasks

Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

Inspect, test and maintain non-gaseous pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

Install and commission pre-engineered fire-suppression systems

Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components

Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering

Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding

Perform routine gas metal arc welding

Perform general machining

Terminate and connect electrical wiring

Perform electrical/electronic measurement

Perform emergency first aid

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

Undertake work health and safety activities in the workplace

Use tools for precision work

Perform fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings

Perform precision fitting of engineering components

Balance equipment

Perform precision levelling and alignment of machines and engineering components

Perform installation and removal of mechanical seals

Perform gland packing

Maintain pneumatic system components

Maintain pneumatic systems

Maintain hydraulic system components

Maintain hydraulic systems

Maintain fluid power controls

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment up to 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired equipment over 1000 volts a.c./1500 volts d.c.

Maintain and repair stationary and mobile plant engine cooling systems

Test and repair compression ignition systems

Overhaul engine fuel system components

Maintain and repair engine lubrication systems

Tune diesel engines

Diagnose and rectify low voltage starting systems

Maintain induction, exhaust and emission control systems

Diagnose and rectify braking systems

Diagnose and rectify low voltage charging systems

Maintain track type undercarriage on mobile plant

Maintain mobile plant suspension systems

Maintain steering systems

Diagnose and rectify automatic transmissions

Diagnose and rectify drive line and final drives

Maintain, fault find and repair stationary plant gas turbine engines

Maintain, fault find and repair traction drive mechanics

Service and repair mobile plant air conditioning systems

Diagnose and rectify manual transmissions

Maintain wheels and tyres

Perform engine bottom-end overhaul

Perform engine top-end overhaul

Service combustion engines

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

Licence to operate a forklift truck

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)