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.
- 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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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.
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
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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
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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. 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.