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Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR20912
State Code:
J378
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/01/2013
Approved Date
11/07/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
317
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/01/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 17/01/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of basic tasks when repairing and maintaining the automotive body of cars and other vehicles.

Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who perform repair and maintenance operations in an automotive repair facility.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
vehicle body repair assistant
vehicle paint-less dent repair assistant
vehicle painter assistant
vehicle trimmer assistant
vehicle glazing assistant
vehicle dismantler
vehicle detailer
vehicle body assembler
vehicle tinter

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirteen (13) units of competency consisting of:
- five (5) core units, plus
- three (3) specialist elective units in one of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams, plus
- five (5) general elective units, of which:
- up to five (5) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to three (3) elective 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 five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF460 AURVEN2001 Apply environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry 20 Unit of competency
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF011 AURAFA2002 Read in an automotive workplace 12 Unit of competency
WF421 AURTTK2002 Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment 20 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
2. Group I Vehicle Tint Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF475 AURVTG2006 Apply window tinting 20 Unit of competency
WF466 AURVTA2001 Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use 20 Unit of competency
WF555 AURVTT2003 Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components 20 Unit of competency
3. General Elective Units

Up to five (5) 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
WF524 AURVTP2005 Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials 16 Unit of competency
WF541 AURVTP3020 Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing 30 Unit of competency
WF577 AURVTW2003 Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures 30 Unit of competency
WF521 AURVTP2002 Carry out masking procedures 32 Unit of competency
WF553 AURVTT2001 Carry out sewing repairs and alterations 40 Unit of competency
WF559 AURVTT2007 Clean and finish plastic trim and fittings 20 Unit of competency
WF527 AURVTP2008 Clean and polish vehicle exterior paint 20 Unit of competency
WF476 AURVTG2007 Clean glass surfaces 10 Unit of competency
WF492 AURVTN2009 Clean vehicle engine and engine compartment 20 Unit of competency
WF493 AURVTN2010 Clean vehicle underbody 20 Unit of competency
WF580 AURVTW2007 Conduct oxy-acetylene, thermal heating and cutting 15 Unit of competency
WC271 AURETH3001 Depower battery electric vehicles 10 Unit of competency
WF480 AURVTG3011 Install side windows 30 Unit of competency
WF540 AURVTP3019 Prepare and paint plastic components 24 Unit of competency
WF531 AURVTP3010 Prepare spray booths and paint drying equipment 30 Unit of competency
WF534 AURVTP3013 Prepare substrate for refinishing 32 Unit of competency
WF466 AURVTA2001 Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use 20 Unit of competency
WF126 AURETU2002 Recover vehicle refrigerants 10 Unit of competency
WF488 AURVTN2005 Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals 20 Unit of competency
WF472 AURVTG2003 Remove and install butyl sealed windscreens 20 Unit of competency
WF479 AURVTG3010 Remove and install movable body glass 30 Unit of competency
WF494 AURVTN2011 Remove and install rear vision mirrors 10 Unit of competency
WF239 AURLTJ2003 Remove, inspect, and refit light vehicle wheel assemblies 20 Unit of competency
WF487 AURVTN2004 Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings 58 Unit of competency
WF470 AURVTG2001 Repair laminated glass 20 Unit of competency
WF542 AURVTP3021 Restore vehicle exterior paint 30 Unit of competency
WF558 AURVTT2006 Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives 12 Unit of competency
WF557 AURVTT2005 Select and apply trim and fabric materials 20 Unit of competency
WF573 AURVTT3021 Select and use adhesives 15 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF483 AURVTK2001 Use and maintain vehicle body repair hand tools 15 Unit of competency
WF010 AURAFA2001 Use numbers in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
4. Group A Auto Body Repair Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF485 AURVTN2002 Carry out panel repairs 30 Unit of competency
WF486 AURVTN2003 Carry out pre-repair vehicle body operations 24 Unit of competency
WF502 AURVTN3016 Repair body panels incorporating filler 30 Unit of competency
5. Group B Paint-Less Dent Repair Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF541 AURVTP3020 Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing 30 Unit of competency
WF499 AURVTN3013 Carry out paint-less dent repairs 30 Unit of competency
WF555 AURVTT2003 Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components 20 Unit of competency
6. Group C Automotive Painting Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF520 AURVTP2001 Apply paint removal methods 20 Unit of competency
WF522 AURVTP2003 Prepare spray painting materials and equipment 24 Unit of competency
WF525 AURVTP2006 Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs 40 Unit of competency
7. Group D Automotive Trimming Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF554 AURVTT2002 Carry out trim repairs and alterations 40 Unit of competency
WF555 AURVTT2003 Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components 20 Unit of competency
WF556 AURVTT2004 Trim vehicle components 68 Unit of competency
8. Group E Automotive Glazing Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF473 AURVTG2004 Remove and install direct glazed windscreens 20 Unit of competency
WF478 AURVTG3009 Remove and install fixed body glass 30 Unit of competency
WF471 AURVTG2002 Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens 20 Unit of competency
9. Group F Automotive Dismantling Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF465 AURVLN2001 Apply legal requirements for vehicle dismantlers 20 Unit of competency
WF497 AURVTN2037 Disassemble and test vehicle units and components 20 Unit of competency
WF490 AURVTN2007 Remove salvageable components 20 Unit of competency
10. Group G Automotive Detailing Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF560 AURVTT2008 Clean and finish vehicle interior trim and seats 20 Unit of competency
WF491 AURVTN2008 Clean vehicle body and door cavities 20 Unit of competency
WF466 AURVTA2001 Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use 20 Unit of competency
11. Group H Vehicle Body Assembling Specialist Elective Units

Three (3) units from one specialist stream must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF561 AURVTT2009 Remove and replace seats and internal fittings 20 Unit of competency
WF098 AURETR2042 Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities 20 Unit of competency
WF487 AURVTN2004 Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings 58 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W207 AUR20905 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAG2 AUR20916 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06130) AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE BODY (LEVEL 2) Traineeship