Certificate III In Automotive Body Repair Technology

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Gain a hands-on panel beating qualification

Develop your skills and knowledge in the automotive body repair industry, with an emphasis on panel beating.

This is an accredited apprenticeship course, which involves a competency-based assessment program that can be undertaken in the workplace, at Chisholm, or a combination of both.

When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology, you’ll be able to carry out a range of vehicle body repairs with confidence.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with theoretical components of the course online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available.

Practical skills training and assessment will be carried out in scheduled small classes in order to meet social distancing requirements. The usual rhythms of block or day release may be disrupted temporarily given the altered scheduling of practical training and assessment. It may be possible for apprentices and trainees to capture assessment evidence in their workplace. This will be negotiated on a case by case basis with the individual and their employer.

If you have any queries on the course delivery or practical skills training and assessment, please contact our Apprenticeship Hub on 1300 775 265 or apphub@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: AUR32116
On campus: Dandenong
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 3 years.
Start dates: Ongoing

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During the course, you'll learn about workplace safety and equipment, and gain hands on experience in areas such as body panel repairs, welding procedures and vehicle misalignment repairs.

Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of practical study and theory that is assessed at the end of each unit of competency.

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as a panel beater or automotive tradesperson.

The course can be completed part time over three years, in conjunction with on the job training or in the workplace or onsite applications. A training plan can be negotiated with employers to suit their requirements.

Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate IV in Automotive Technology.

Chisholm Institute is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
AURASA002	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURAFA008	Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
AURVTN003	Remove and store vehicle body components
AURVTN016	Repair vehicle body panels using filler
AURVTN004	Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURTTK002	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURVTN032	Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
AURETR025	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURTTY001	Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
AURVTW007	Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections
AURVTN035	Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
AURVTN022	Repair vehicle body misalignment
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
AURVTN023	Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles
AURVTN020	Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles
AURVTW003	Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
AURVTN027	Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler
AURVTA002	Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
AURTTA020	Apply heat induction processes
AURVTP005	Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components
AURVTN029	Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems
AURVTN015	Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing
AURVTN002	Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs
AURVTN028	Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components
AURVTN031	Carry out vehicle sectional repairs
AURVTW005	Carry out spot welding
AURVTA001	Prepare vehicles for customer use
AURAFA002	Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURVTN005	Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Automotive Body Repair Technology	Certificate IV in Automotive Management
Possible job outcome	panel beater	service advisor foreman workshop controller

Skills recognition

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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Admission requirements

Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$700.40	$3502.00	$18315.00

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$795.00	$795.00	$795.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
Payable	$1620.40	$4547.00	$19360.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.