Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology - AUR32420

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $14846

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Average Course Duration: 3 Years

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Career Pathway

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Automotive Retail, Service and Repair .

Stream

Automotive Vehicle Body

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Body Shop Manager

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Automotive Sales & Administration

Automotive Electrical Technology

Automotive Heavy Vehicle

Outdoor Equipment, Bike and Marine Mechanic

Automotive Light Vehicle

Certificate II

Automotive Electrical Accessory Fitter

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Automotive Heavy Vehicle Master Technician

Diploma

Automotive Electrical Workshop Manager

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 30

18 core units, plus

12 elective units, of which:

all 12 units may be from the elective units listed below

up to 5 units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core Units

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURAFA108 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions

AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURVTP002 Mask vehicle panels and components

AURVTP006 Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces

AURVTP019 Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces

AURVTP020 De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces

AURVTP101 Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces

AURVTP103 Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use

AURVTP104 Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes

AURVTP110 Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment

AURVTP113 Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing

AURVTP114 Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components

AURVTP115 Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components

AURVTP117 Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems

AURVTP123 Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components

AURVTP124 Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components

AURVTP125 Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates

Elective Units

AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information

AURAFA104 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use

AURVTA003 Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures

AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles

AURVTN017 Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components

AURVTN132 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures

AURVTN135 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs

AURVTP026 Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels

AURVTP107 Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage

AURVTP109 Apply vehicle body film wrapping

AURVTP111 Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components

AURVTP112 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials

AURVTP116 Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems

AURVTP118 Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems

AURVTP128 Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels

TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

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