Certificate III In Automotive Body Repair Technology

Gain a hands-on panel beating qualification

Course code

AUR32116

Delivery location

Dandenong

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

Ongoing

• 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
  AURAFA002	Read and respond to automotive workplace information
  AURVTN029	Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems
  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
  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

• 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.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Apprentices must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training 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)	$904.40	$4522.00	$21479.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$800.00	$800.00	$800.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$130	$260	$260
  Payable	$1834.40	$5582.00	$22539.50

  *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.

• Help with fees

  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.