


Certificate III In Automotive Body Repair Technology
AUR32116 Apprenticeship - ApprenticeshipGain 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.
- Course code
- AUR32116
- Delivery location
- Dandenong
- Online
- Not available Online
- International
- Not available for International students
- Length
- Part Time, 3 years.
- Start dates
- Ongoing
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Read more about this course
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.
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 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURVTN023 Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURVTN032 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures AURVTN020 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections 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 AURVTN027 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler AURVTA002 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems AURVTN028 Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components AURTTA020 Apply heat induction processes AURVTN031 Carry out vehicle sectional repairs AURVTP005 Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information AURVTW005 Carry out spot welding AURVTN029 Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles AURVTN015 Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing AURVTN002 Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs -
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
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Skills recognition
Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.
Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.
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Admission requirements
Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer, It is recommended school leaver students complete the pre-apprenticeship pathway (Certificate II) prior to enrolling, or complete a pre-training assessment for literacy and numeracy of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2, working level 3
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Fees
*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. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
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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. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
Chisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.
Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.