Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of basic tasks when repairing and maintaining the automotive body of cars and other vehicles.

Job roles and employment outcomes

The Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who perform repair and maintenance operations in an automotive repair facility.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

vehicle body repair assistant

vehicle paint-less dent repair assistant

vehicle painter assistant

vehicle trimmer assistant

vehicle glazing assistant

vehicle dismantler

vehicle detailer

vehicle body assembler

vehicle tinter

This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 13 units of competency consisting of:

5 core units

plus

3 specialist elective units in one of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams

plus

5 general elective units,of which:

up to 5 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 3 elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core units

Unit code

Unit title

Common - Foundation Skills

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

Common Management, Leadership and Supervision

AURAMA2001

Work effectively with others

Common Health and Safety

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Tools and Equipment

AURTTK2002

Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

Vehicle Body Environment Body

AURVEN2001

Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry

Specialist elective units

Group A: Auto Body Repair

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical Body

AURVTN2002

Carry out panel repairs

AURVTN2003

Carry out pre-repair vehicle body operations

AURVTN3016

Repair body panels incorporating filler

Group B: Paint-Less Dent Repair

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical Body

AURVTN3013

Carry out paint-less dent repairs

Vehicle Body Technical Paint

AURVTP3020

Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing

Vehicle Body Technical Trimming and Upholstery

AURVTT2003

Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components

Group C: Automotive Painting

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical Paint

AURVTP2001

Apply paint removal methods

AURVTP2003

Prepare spray painting materials and equipment

AURVTP2006

Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs

Group D: Automotive Trimming

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical Trimming and Upholstery

AURVTT2002

Carry out trim repairs and alterations

AURVTT2003

Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components

AURVTT2004

Trim vehicle components

Group E: Automotive Glazing

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical Glazing

AURVTG2002

Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens

AURVTG2004

Remove and install direct glazed windscreens

AURVTG3009

Remove and install fixed body glass

Group F: Automotive Dismantling

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Regulatory or Legal Body

AURVLN2001

Apply legal requirements for vehicle dismantlers

Vehicle Body Technical Body

AURVTN2007

Remove salvageable components

AURVTN2037

Disassemble and test vehicle units and components

Group G: Automotive Detailing

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical

AURVTA2001

Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use

Vehicle Body Technical Body

AURVTN2008

Clean vehicle body and door cavities

Vehicle Body Technical Trimming and Upholstery

AURVTT2008

Clean and finish vehicle interior trim and seats

Group H: Vehicle Body Assembling

Unit code

Unit title

Electrical Technical Body

AURETR2042

Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities

Vehicle Body Technical Body

AURVTN2004

Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings

Vehicle Body Technical Trimming and Upholstery

AURVTT2009

Remove and replace seats and internal fittings

Group I: Vehicle Tinting

Unit code

Unit title

Vehicle Body Technical

AURVTA2001

Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use

Vehicle Body Technical Glazing

AURVTG2006

Apply window tinting

Vehicle Body Technical Trimming and Upholstery

AURVTT2003

Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components

General elective units

Unit code

Unit title

Common Foundation Skills

AURAFA2001

Use numbers in an automotive workplace

Electrical Technical Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle

AURETH3001

Depower battery electric vehicles

Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

Mechanical Light Vehicle Technical Wheels and Tyres

AURLTJ2003

Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies

Electrical Technical Air Conditioning and HVAC

AURETU2002

Recover vehicle refrigerants

Vehicle Body Technical

AURVTA2001

Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use

Vehicle Body Technical Glazing

AURVTG2001

Repair laminated glass

AURVTG2003

Remove and install butyl sealed windscreens

AURVTG2007

Clean glass surfaces

AURVTG3010

Remove and install movable body glass

AURVTG3011

Install side windows

Vehicle Body Technical Tools and Equipment

AURVTK2001

Use and maintain vehicle body repair hand tools

Vehicle Body Technical Body

AURVTN2004

Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings

AURVTN2005

Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals

AURVTN2009

Clean vehicle engine and engine compartment

AURVTN2010

Clean vehicle underbody

AURVTN2011

Remove and install rear vision mirrors

Vehicle Body Technical Paint

AURVTP2002

Carry out masking procedures

AURVTP2005

Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials

AURVTT2007

Clean and finish plastic trim and fittings

AURVTP2008

Clean and polish vehicle exterior paint

AURVTP3010

Prepare spray booths and paint drying equipment

AURVTP3013

Prepare substrate for refinishing

AURVTP3019

Prepare and paint plastic components

AURVTP3020

Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing

AURVTP3021

Restore vehicle exterior paint

Vehicle Body Technical Trimming and Upholstery

AURVTT2001

Carry out sewing repairs and alterations

AURVTT2005

Select and apply trim and fabric materials

AURVTT2006

Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives

AURVTT3021

Select and use adhesives

Vehicle Body Technical Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering

AURVTW2003

Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

AURVTW2007

Conduct oxy-acetylene, thermal heating and cutting

Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed AUR10112 Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparationor other relevant qualifications.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include any of the four streams in AUR32112 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Licensing Information

Some jurisdictions require this qualification for licensing purposes. In addition some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

gathering, conveying and receiving verbal and written information

listening and understanding workplace instructions

Teamwork

working with colleagues and supervisors to contribute to organisational goals

Problem solving

solving routine problems related to hazards in the workplace, while under direct supervision

checking own work to ensure errors are minimal and work flow is maintained

Initiative and enterprise

raising workplace health and safety (WHS) issues with the WHS officer

recognising and responding to circumstances outside of personal competence

Planning and organising

planning own work schedule to ensure tasks are completed on time

setting, monitoring and satisfying personal work goals

Self-management

behaving in ways that contribute to an effective and safe work environment

identifying own roles and responsibilities

Learning

listening to ideas and opinions of other members of the team

following safety procedures

Technology

operating a range of tools and equipment or specific machinery