AUR32112 - Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who are repairing, maintaining and re-manufacturing the body of vehicles in the automotive industry.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
vehicle body repair technician
vehicle body restoration technician
heavy vehicle body and chassis repair technician.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.
Subjects
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 30units of competency, consisting of:
16 core units
plus
8 specialist elective units in one of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams
plus
6 general elective units, of which:
up to 6 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to 5 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
AURAFA3008
Read and apply automotive repair instructions
Common Health and Safety
AURASA2002
Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Electrical Technical Electrical and Electronic
AURETR3025
Test, charge and replace batteries
Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Tools and Equipment
AURTTK2002
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Chassis and Frame
AURTTY3001
Repair chassis, frame and associated components
Vehicle Body Environment Body
AURVEN3002
Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry
Vehicle Body Technical Body
AURVTN2003
Carry out pre-repair vehicle body operations
AURVTN2004
Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings
AURVTN3016
Repair body panels incorporating filler
AURVTN3020
Replace major welded panels
AURVTN3022
Repair vehicle body misalignment
AURVTN3023
Remove and replace adhesive bonded panels and structures
AURVTN3035
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures
AURVTN4032
Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedures
Vehicle Body Technical Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURVTW2003
Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures
AURVTW2007
Conduct oxy-acetylene, thermal heating and cutting
Specialist elective units
Group A: Vehicle Body Repair
Unit code
Unit title
Vehicle Body Technical
AURVTA3002
Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems
Vehicle Body Technical Body
AURVTN2002
Carry out panel repairs
AURVTN2005
Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals
AURVTN3015
Repair body panels using metal finishing techniques
AURVTN3017
Repair body panels and thermoplastic components
AURVTN3018
Repair and replace structural damage by welding
AURVTN3019
Repair and replace structural damage by riveting
AURVTN3026
Repair aluminium body panels (finishing)
AURVTN3027
Repair aluminium body panels (filling)
AURVTN3028
Identify and repair high strength steel components
AURVTN3029
Set up and operate universal measuring systems
AURVTN3031
Conduct major sectional repairs
Vehicle Body Technical Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURVTW2005
Carry out spot welding procedures
Group B: Vehicle Body Restoration
Unit code
Unit title
Mechanical Miscellaneous Technical Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
AURTTW2001
Carry out soft soldering techniques
Vehicle Body Technical Body
AURVTN3015
Repair body panels using metal finishing techniques
AURVTN3021
Repair body components using lead wiping
AURVTN3025
Repair corroded panels and components
Vehicle Body Technical Fabrication
AURVTS2006
Carry out fabrication of components
AURVTS3001
Carry out wood working operations for fabrication
AURVTS3002
Repair plugs, moulds, frames and flooring using wood materials
AURVTS3003
Fabricate composite material components
AURVTS3005
Fabricate vehicle body panels and components
Vehicle Body Technical Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering
Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR20912 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40712 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Licensing Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, 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 as identified by the automotive body repair 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
clearly communicating workplace verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, including use of automotive terms
completing workplace reports
using and contributing to workplace procedures
maintaining workplace records
communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information
interpreting the needs of customers
reading and interpreting workplace-related documentation
Teamwork
identifying and describing own role and role of others
working with diverse individuals and groups
applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks
Problem solving
recognising a workplace problem or potential problem and taking action
determining problems needing priority action
referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes
seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems
using a range of problem-solving techniques
taking action to resolve concerns
developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures
Initiative and enterprise
adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges
Planning and organising
planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time
identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk
Self-management
selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice and operating procedures
Learning
asking questions to gain information
identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
participating in self-improvement activities
participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies
helping others develop competency
Technology
operating diagnostic and test equipment
performance testing components, systems and equipment
using tools and equipment efficiently and safely
storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information
