TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Get started in your engineering career with this practical qualification. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to become a trade qualified plant mechanic.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, jobs for engineering professionals will continue to see very strong growth for the next five years.
Learn the skills required to become an engineering tradesperson, with specialist skills in the assembly and commissioning of mobile and stationary plant. You will also become qualified in servicing, diagnosis and rectification of faults, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance.
Successful completion of this course will give you the skills needed to apply for roles in the engineering industry. You can progress even further with pathways into higher-level qualifications.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Locations
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
- 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge
- Timbury Street, Roma
- 200 Dragon Street, Warwick
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
- 463 Bunya Highway, Dalby
- 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg
- Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns
- 45 Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail
- 165-179 Abel Smith Parade, Mount Isa
- 763 Ingham Road, Bohle
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic will prepare you for the following roles.
Engineering Tradesperson
An Engineering Tradesperson creates and maintains parts used in large construction projects. You might also make or repair parts of machinery or eq...
Plant Technician
A Plant Technician performs a range of duties at a processing or manufacturing facility. You might operate a particular piece of equipment or be pa...
Plant Operator
A Plant Operator is responsible for maintaining equipment to ensure it works correctly. They might work at a power plant, chemical plant or oil ref...
Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitters work with metal pieces to create products and machines. The role requires assessing the suitability of materials for different p...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
