Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Qualification
National Code:
AUR32412
State Code:
J412
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
17/07/2013
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
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 paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces to a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles within the automotive industry. This qualification may also cover non-automotive which may include industrial machinery and tools.

Job roles or employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are painting and maintaining painted surfaces on a range of vehicles and non-vehicle applications.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
vehicle refinishing technician
vehicle refinishing technician, heavy vehicle and industry

Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in thirty (30) units of competency consisting of:
- seventeen (17) core units, plus
- thirteen (13) elective units of which:
- up to thirteen (13) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to five (5) 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 seventeen (17) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WF523 AURVTP2004 Apply fundamental colour matching techniques 24 Unit of competency
WF535 AURVTP3014 Apply multi-layer and clear over-base colour matching techniques 36 Unit of competency
WF520 AURVTP2001 Apply paint removal methods 20 Unit of competency
WF032 AURASA2002 Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF536 AURVTP3015 Apply solid colour matching techniques 30 Unit of competency
WF541 AURVTP3020 Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing 30 Unit of competency
WF521 AURVTP2002 Carry out masking procedures 32 Unit of competency
WF538 AURVTP3017 Carry out paint rectification and touch-up work for clear over base using two component systems 36 Unit of competency
WF545 AURVTP3024 Mix and apply clear over-base multi-layer pearl refinishing materials 56 Unit of competency
WF544 AURVTP3023 Mix and apply clear over-base refinishing materials in two-component systems 48 Unit of competency
WF546 AURVTP3025 Mix and apply water-based refinishing materials 54 Unit of competency
WF461 AURVEN3002 Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry 30 Unit of competency
WF540 AURVTP3019 Prepare and paint plastic components 24 Unit of competency
WF522 AURVTP2003 Prepare spray painting materials and equipment 24 Unit of competency
WF534 AURVTP3013 Prepare substrate for refinishing 32 Unit of competency
WF525 AURVTP2006 Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs 40 Unit of competency
WF015 AURAFA3008 Read and apply automotive repair instructions 18 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to thirteen (13) 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
WF533 AURVTP3012 Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing materials 32 Unit of competency
WF517 AURVTN3035 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures 15 Unit of competency
WF526 AURVTP2007 Apply paint touch-up techniques 16 Unit of competency
WF532 AURVTP3011 Apply solid acrylic enamel refinishing materials using two component systems 48 Unit of competency
WF528 AURVTP2009 Apply vehicle body film wrapping 15 Unit of competency
WF529 AURVTP2026 Carry out basic airbrush application techniques 40 Unit of competency
WF537 AURVTP3016 Carry out paint rectification and touch-up work for solids using two component systems 36 Unit of competency
WF539 AURVTP3018 Carry out paint rectification for multi-layer and pearl using two component system 36 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
WF518 AURVTN4032 Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedures 34 Unit of competency
WF531 AURVTP3010 Prepare spray booths and paint drying equipment 30 Unit of competency
WF466 AURVTA2001 Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use 20 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
WF011 AURAFA2002 Read in an automotive workplace 12 Unit of competency
WF488 AURVTN2005 Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals 20 Unit of competency
WF503 AURVTN3017 Repair body panels and thermoplastic components 30 Unit of competency
WF013 AURAFA2004 Solve routine problems in an automotive workplace 20 Unit of competency
WF107 AURETR3025 Test, charge and replace batteries 20 Unit of competency
WF021 AURAMA2001 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W218 AUR30805 Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAB9 AUR32416 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01310) VEHICLE PAINTER Apprenticeship

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