Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Gain a qualification in automotive refinishing

Course code

AUR32420

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

Ongoing

• Read more about this course

  You'll learn about workplace safety and equipment, and gain hands on experience in areas such as paint application and removal, colour matching, paint touch ups, rust prevention, masking, buffing and polishing.
  
  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 as a vehicle spray painter.
  
  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
  AURVTP112	Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
  AURVTP104	Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes
  AURVTP124	Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components
  AURVTP123	Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components
  AURVTP006	Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces
  AURVTP111	Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components
  AURVTP125	Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates
  AURVTN008	Clean vehicle body and door openings
  AURVTP114	Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components
  AURVTP020	De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
  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
  AURVTN132	Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
  AURVTA003	Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures
  AURAFA108	Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
  AURVTP115	Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components
  AURVTP110	Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment
  AURVTP019	Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
  AURVTP103	Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
  AURVTP113	Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
  AURVTP002	Mask vehicle panels and components
  AURVTP116	Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems
  AURVTN005	Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
  AURVTP101	Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
  AURVTP118	Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems
  AURVTN116	Repair vehicle body panels using filler
  AURVTP107	Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
  AURVTP021	Restore vehicle body exterior paint
  AURVTP117	Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology	Certificate IV in Automotive Management
  Possible job outcome	vehicle spray painter	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, 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

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$903	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$4,515	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$20,103	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$1,035	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check 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.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Apprentices

  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