Through this apprenticeship, you can become a trade qualified mechanical engineer specialising in diesel fitting and plant mechanics.
Delivered under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson, this training covers basic trade skills such as technical drawing, taking engineering measurements, performing computations, using computing technologies, and using hand and power tools.
You will also learn how to dismantle and replace engineering components, rectify and fix batteries and electronic controlling systems on mobile plant, maintain hydraulic systems on mobile plant, and carry out maintenance service on combustion engines and other machinery.
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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
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.