Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
AUR30805
W218
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 20/12/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars and other vehicles within the automotive industry. It is suitable for entry into the automotive vehicle body repair sector.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Specialist is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are repairing and maintaining the body of vehicles in the automotive industry.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
panel beater
vehicle painter
vehicle body builder
vehicle trimmer
windscreen fitter.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body, competency must be achieved in twenty eight (28) units of competency.- two (2) core units of competency
- twenty six (26) elective units of competency, as specified below.
- a minimum of twenty (20) elective units of competency from Group A
- a maximum of six (6) elective units of competency from Group B, drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications
- a maximum of twelve (12) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications
- a maximum of two (2) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV qualifications.
Note: where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for complet
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WT97 | Panel Beating |
| WT98 | Spray Painting |
| WT99 | Vehicle Trimming |
1. Core Unit
The following unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2828 | AURC270103A | Apply safe working practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Core Environmental Units
One (1) of the following environmental unit must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5256 | AURC272003A | Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W5244 | AURV371481A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W5026 | AURT271781A | Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A Elective Units
Twenty (20) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
4. Group B Other Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of six (6), may be drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXA9 | AUR31599 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Building) | Qualification |
| E153 | AUR31699 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Panel Beating) | Qualification |
| E154 | AUR31799 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Trimming) | Qualification |
| E155 | AUR31899 | Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Vehicle Painting) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J411 | AUR32312 | Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology | Qualification |
| J409 | AUR32112 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |
| J410 | AUR32212 | Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology | Qualification |
| J412 | AUR32412 | Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 21 December 2005.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
For elite athletes the minimum hours of employment are 7.5 hours per week, which can be averaged over six month periods.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.