Subjects
Total number of units = 30
17 core units, plus
13 elective units, of which:
up to 13 units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
up to 5 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 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | |
Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions | |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | |
Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces | |
Mask vehicle panels and components | |
Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use | |
Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes | |
Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces | |
Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing | |
Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components | |
Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components | |
Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems | |
Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces | |
De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces | |
Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components | |
Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components | |
Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates |
Elective Units
Unit code | Unit title |
Read and respond to automotive workplace information | |
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace | |
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace | |
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles | |
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles | |
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | |
Prepare vehicles for customer use | |
Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures | |
Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles | |
Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components | |
Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures | |
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs | |
Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage | |
Apply vehicle body film wrapping | |
Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment | |
Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components | |
Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials | |
Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems | |
Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems | |
Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels | |
Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels | |
Provide work skill instruction |