Certificate III In Automotive Body Repair Technology

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.

Course code: AUR32116
On campus: Dandenong, In your workplace
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 3 years.
Commencing: Ongoing throughout the year

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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.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
AURAFA008	Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
AURETH011	Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
AURTTY001	Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
AURVTN002	Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs
AURVTN015	Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing
AURVTN018	Repair and replace vehicle structural damage
AURVTN020	Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles
AURVTN005	Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Automotive Body Repair Technology
Possible job outcome	panel beater

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer, Completed Year 10 or equivalent with good reading, writing and communication skills

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$688.00	$3441.00	$17261.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$660.00	$660.00	$660.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1448.00	$4301.00	$18121.00

*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. 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 our 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.