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Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR40712
State Code:
J420
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
27/01/2015
Approved Date
08/08/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
295
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
27/01/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 27/01/2015 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge to become a Master Technician within the automotive body repair and refinishing sector. The range of technical skills and knowledge is proficient and leadership and supervision of others is expected.

Job roles and employment outcomes
This qualification is a post-trade level qualification in the automotive body repair industry.
It is designed for a Master Technician covering a range of specialised functions in the body repair industry.
workshop manager or master technician
workplace loss assessor adviser and or estimator
workplace technical adviser for panel and paint
group and team leader
workplace supervisor
customer service, internal and external

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology are required to have completed an automotive Certificate III in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
- AUR32112 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR32212 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
- AUR32312 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
- AUR32412 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

PACKAGING RULES
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in ten (10) units of competency, consisting of:
- six (6) core units, plus
- four (4) elective units, of which:
- up to four (4) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list.
- up to two (2) elective units may be chosen from a Certificate III qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF517 AURVTN3035 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures 15 Unit of competency
WF518 AURVTN4032 Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedures 34 Unit of competency
WC303 AURVNA4005 Inspect quality of vehicle repair work 20 Unit of competency
WF025 AURAMA4005 Manage complex customer issues 32 Unit of competency
WF009 AURAEA4004 Manage environmental compliance in an automotive workplace 32 Unit of competency
WF027 AURANN4001 Prepare a vehicle repair quotation 32 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to four (4) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC306 AURVNA4008 Apply automotive body and paint knowledge to vehicle loss assessment 40 Unit of competency
WC305 AURVNA4007 Apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to vehicle loss assessment 40 Unit of competency
D5212 TLIL4005A Apply conflict/grievance resolution strategies 40 Unit of competency
D0966 BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
WC281 AURETH4011 Deactivate and reinitialise power supply in hybrid electric vehicles 20 Unit of competency
WC271 AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
WC307 AURVNN4001 Evaluate vehicle bodywork for damage and identify repair requirements 40 Unit of competency
WC308 AURVNP4001 Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements 40 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
WD524 MSS403030A Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
WH895 AUMAMM001 Influence and lead work groups in an automotive manufacturing workplace 25 Unit of competency
WF469 AURVTA3004 Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action 30 Unit of competency
D0979 BSBRKG304B Maintain business records 30 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
C8335 PSPTRAN501A Provide specialist vehicle technical advice 40 Unit of competency
WF467 AURVTA3002 Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems 30 Unit of competency
WC301 AURVNA4003 Review a vehicle repair quotation 40 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAE2 AUR40716 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology are required to have completed an automotive Certificate III in one of the following disciplines, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency.
AUR32112 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
AUR32212 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
AUR32312 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
AUR32412 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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