Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces to a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles within the automotive industry. This qualification may also cover non-automotive which may include industrial machinery and tools.

Job roles or employment outcomes

The Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are painting and maintaining painted surfaces on a range of vehicles and non-vehicle applications.

Job roles related to this qualification include:

vehicle refinishing technician

vehicle refinishing technician, heavy vehicle and industry

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.


Subjects

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 30 units of competency consisting of:

17 core units

plus

13 elective units of which:

up to 13 elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below

up to 5 elective unitsmay 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

Vehicle Body Environment - Body

AURVEN3002

Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry

Vehicle Body Technical - Paint

AURVTP2001

Apply paint removal methods

AURVTP2002

Carry out masking procedures

AURVTP2003

Prepare spray painting materials and equipment

AURVTP2004

Apply fundamental colour matching techniques

AURVTP2006

Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs

AURVTP3013

Prepare substrate for refinishing

AURVTP3014

Apply multi-layer and clear over-base colour matching techniques

AURVTP3015

Apply solid colour matching techniques

AURVTP3017

Carry out paint rectification and touch-up work for clear over base using two component systems

AURVTP3019

Prepare and paint plastic components

AURVTP3020

Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing

AURVTP3023

Mix and apply clear over-base refinishing materials in two-component systems

AURVTP3024

Mix and apply clear over-base multi-layer pearl refinishing materials

AURVTP3025

Mix and apply water-based refinishing materials

Elective Units

Unit code

Unit title

Common - Foundation Skills

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2004

Solve routine problems in an automotive workplace

Common Management, Leadership and Supervision

AURAMA2001

Work effectively with others

Electrical Technical - Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle

AURETH3001

Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH4011

Deactivate and reinitialise power supply in hybrid electric vehicles

Electrical Technical Electric and Electronic

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

Vehicle Body Technical

AURVTA2001

Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use

Vehicle Body Technical - Body

AURVTN2005

Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals

AURVTN3017

Repair body panels and thermoplastic components

AURVTN3035

Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures

AURVTN4032

Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedures

Vehicle Body Technical Paint

AURVTP2007

Apply paint touch-up techniques

AURVTP2009

Apply vehicle body film wrapping

AURVTP2026

Carry out basic airbrush application techniques

AURVTP3010

Prepare spray booths and paint drying equipment

AURVTP3011

Apply solid acrylic enamel refinishing materials using two component systems

AURVTP3012

Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing materials

AURVTP3016

Carry out paint rectification and touch-up work for solids using two component systems

AURVTP3018

Carry out paint rectification for multi-layer and pearl using two component systems

Imported Units

add topic TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    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 information and ideas with workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), 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 describe own role and role of others

working within a team

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 a potential problem and take 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 or 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 of 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