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Mobile Plant Technology

Review of Mobile Plant Technology Training Products

This project will consult with stakeholders to review and update AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology to align with the rapid changes transforming the automotive and mining industries. 

The revised qualification will equip future technicians with the skills needed to maintain and service modern mobile plant, including advanced electrical systems and instrumentation.

Australia’s automotive and mining industries are in the midst of major transition, shaped by:

  • electrification and zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
  • automation and advanced technologies
  • sustainability initiatives.

This shift is creating demand for highly skilled workers who can service and support increasingly complex equipment.

Through a national consultation process, we are collaborating with industry to ensure the qualification remains fit for purpose and prepares workers for both current and future industry needs.

This project commences in October 2025 and is due for completion in December 2026.

Technical Committee for Mobile Plant Technology

Scott Stanford

AMWU (QLD)
National Skills and Training Advisor
Union

Joshua Huber

Westrac Institute (ACT, NSW, WA)
Pre Trade Training Manager
RTO (private)

Martyn Beck

MTASA (South Australia)
Mobile Plant Trainer/Assessor
RTO (private)

Alvin DuPont

CJD Equipment (National)
HSE and Training Manager
Subject Matter Expert

Kieron Hinsley

Komatsu (National)
Regional Apprentice Lead
Subject Matter Expert 

Andrew Ketchell

Mineral Resources (Western Australia)
Training Project Specialist
Subject Matter Expert

Tim O'Shea

William Adams (Tasmania)
Technical Training Manager
Subject Matter Expert 

Rick Spooner

South Regional TAFE (Western Australia)
Lecturer Heavy Auto / Auto Electrical
RTO (public)

Christopher Greentree

TAFE NSW (New South Wales)
Manager Industry Innovation
RTO (public)

Dallas Sykes

Gimbal Group (Queensland)
Automotive Program Manager
RTO (private)

Scott Randall

THIESS (Queensland)
Maintenance Training Specialist
RTO (private)

Chris Eastmure

WorkSafe VIC (Victoria)
Senior Engineer
Government

Lesley Cooper

iSimplify (New South Wales)
Managing Director
Educational expert

Project timeline

Project contact

Deliah Boni

Project Manager

Annie Barry

Project Lead