Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:40 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32416
State Code:
BAB9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2016
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
900
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/04/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty (30)
- seventeen (17) core units, plus
- thirteen (13) elective units, of which:
- up to thirteen (13) units may be chosen from the Elective Units listed below
- up to five (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.
1. Core Units

All seventeen (17) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWZ52 AURVTP004 Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes 24 Unit of competency
AWZ33 AURVTP024 Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components 56 Unit of competency
AWZ34 AURVTP023 Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components 48 Unit of competency
AWZ49 AURVTP006 Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces 40 Unit of competency
AWZ32 AURVTP025 Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates 54 Unit of competency
AWZ41 AURVTP014 Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components 36 Unit of competency
AWZ35 AURVTP020 De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces 30 Unit of competency
AXE88 AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE64 AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXE79 AURAFA008 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions 18 Unit of competency
AWZ53 AURVTP002 Mask vehicle panels and components 32 Unit of competency
AWZ40 AURVTP015 Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components 30 Unit of competency
AWZ37 AURVTP019 Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces 24 Unit of competency
AWZ54 AURVTP003 Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use 24 Unit of competency
AWZ42 AURVTP013 Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing 32 Unit of competency
AWZ38 AURVTP017 Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems 36 Unit of competency
AWZ55 AURVTP001 Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Thirteen (13) electives must be completed, with at least eight (8) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWZ45 AURVTP012 Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials 32 Unit of competency
AWZ31 AURVTP026 Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels 40 Unit of competency
AWZ62 AURVTN035 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs 15 Unit of competency
AWZ44 AURVTP011 Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components 48 Unit of competency
AWZ43 AURVTP009 Apply vehicle body film wrapping 15 Unit of competency
AWZ30 AURVTP028 Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels 80 Unit of competency
AXE21 AURETH001 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
AXE11 AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AWZ65 AURVTN032 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures 34 Unit of competency
AXA10 AURVTA003 Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures 40 Unit of competency
AWZ46 AURVTP010 Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment 30 Unit of competency
AXA09 AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use 20 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AXE84 AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information 12 Unit of competency
AWZ39 AURVTP016 Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems 36 Unit of competency
AWZ36 AURVTP018 Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems 36 Unit of competency
AWZ88 AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AWZ81 AURVTN017 Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components 30 Unit of competency
AXE83 AURAFA004 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
AXD79 AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AWZ48 AURVTP007 Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage 16 Unit of competency
AXE75 AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J412 AUR32412 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGA9 AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01310) VEHICLE PAINTER Apprenticeship

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