


Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
AUR32120 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
- AUR32120
- Delivery location
- Dandenong
- 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 AURVTN135 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs AURVTP005 Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections AURVTN102 Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs AURVTW105 Carry out spot welding AURVTN031 Carry out vehicle sectional repairs AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURVTN128 Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components AURVTN132 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures AURAFA108 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles AURVTN120 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles AURVTA002 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems AURVTN003 Remove and store vehicle body components AURETR042 Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities AURVTN104 Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components AURVTV001 Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories AURVTN123 Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles AURVTN025 Repair corroded vehicle body panels and components AURVTN127 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler AURVTN116 Repair vehicle body panels using filler AURVTN115 Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing AURVTN022 Repair vehicle body misalignment AURTTY001 Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components AURVTN029 Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace -
Course and 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 course 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.
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. See eligiblity requirements for government-subsidised training.
Other financial assistance available for apprentices
As an apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with the costs of undertaking an apprenticeship. Read more about financial assistance for apprentices.
Employers
As an employer of an Australian Apprentice, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with hiring, training and retaining an apprentice. Find out more about your eligibility for financial assistance
Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.
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.