Pathway Outline

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Vehicle Trimming

Vehicle Trimming

Pathway
National Code
State Code
WT99
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
National Code
AUR30805
State Code
W218
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2011
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Approved Date
16/01/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2011
Nominal Hours
864
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package qualification AUR30805 Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body.
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a range of skilled operations in the Vehicle Trimming industry sector with the need to apply discretion and judgement and some multi-skilling.
Packaging Rules
1. Core units
All units must be completed
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W2828 AURC270103A Apply safe working practices 20 Unit of competency
W5244 AURV371481A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry 30 Unit of competency
2. Vehicle Body Inventory
Some of the units listed may be substituted by referring to the qualification packaging rules in the AUR05 Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5151 AURV224508A Carry out fabrication of components 20 Unit of competency
W5228 AURV331108A Carry out sewing operations 40 Unit of competency
W5169 AURV230608A Carry out sewing repairs and alterations 40 Unit of competency
W2862 AURE224008A Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits 20 Unit of competency
W5170 AURV230708A Carry out trim repairs and alterations 40 Unit of competency
W5172 AURV231208A Carry out trimming of vehicle components 68 Unit of competency
W5231 AURV331423CA Fabricate and install canvas products 40 Unit of competency
W5233 AURV331423EA Fabricate and install floor coverings 40 Unit of competency
W5232 AURV331423DA Fabricate and install frame structures 24 Unit of competency
W5234 AURV331423FA Fabricate and install hoods (soft tops) 40 Unit of competency
W5229 AURV331423AA Fabricate and install loose and fitted covers 40 Unit of competency
W5230 AURV331423BA Fabricate and install marine covers 40 Unit of competency
W5203 AURV327164A Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems (SRS) 30 Unit of competency
W5226 AURV330964A Remove and replace vehicle head lining 44 Unit of competency
W5171 AURV230864A Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components 20 Unit of competency
W5227 AURV331066A Repair seat frames 20 Unit of competency
W5174 AURV231368A Select and apply trim/fabric adhesives 12 Unit of competency
W5173 AURV231268A Select and apply trim/fabric materials and determine attachment methods 20 Unit of competency
W5025 AURT270278A Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
WA643 MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
3. Elective units
Six (6) electives are to be completed. For further elective options refer to the qualification packaging rules in the AUR05 Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W5186 AURV323908A Carry out thermoplastic welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
W5188 AURV324708A Carry out wood working operations for fabrication 40 Unit of competency
W5175 AURV231649A Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use 20 Unit of competency
W5243 AURV365356A Read and interpret vehicle body repair estimation/quotation 30 Unit of competency
W5183 AURV232165A Remove, replace, fit and test components/accessories 20 Unit of competency
W5191 AURV324866A Repair fibreglass/composite material components 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J411 AUR32312 Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology Qualification
Note
1. This training program has been created as a pathway of the Training Package Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package qualification code AUR30805, which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

2. This qualification/pathway is the copyright of DEEWR.
3. Further information on this training program may be obtained from Murray Warren, Registration, Accreditation & Curriculum Manager, Polytechnic West,
Phone: 9442 8356, E-mail: murray.warren@polytechnic.wa.edu.au.
4. Details were entered on to STARS by CD&R, WA Dept of Training and Workorce Development on 30/4/2010.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
(AP01350) VEHICLE TRIMMER Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.