Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
AUR32312
J411
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 27/01/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of trimming components to a range of motor vehicles, marine craft, recreational, canvas, camping and other vehicles within the automotive industry.
Job roles and employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology will prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are manufacturing, repairing and maintaining trimming components to a range of motor vehicles, marine, aviation, recreational, canvas, camping and other vehicles within the industry.
Job roles related to this qualification include:
Motor trimming technician
Vehicle trimming technician
Marine trimming technician
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 comprising of:- eleven (11) core units, plus
- nineteen (19) elective units of which:
- up to nineteen (19) elective units may be chosen from the elective units list
- up to five (5) elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below or from a Certificate II or above in this Training 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 eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF517 | AURVTN3035 | Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WF032 | AURASA2002 | Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF547 | AURVTS2006 | Carry out fabrication of components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF564 | AURVTT3012 | Carry out sewing operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF554 | AURVTT2002 | Carry out trim repairs and alterations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WF461 | AURVEN3002 | Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WF555 | AURVTT2003 | Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WF573 | AURVTT3021 | Select and use adhesives | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WF556 | AURVTT2004 | Trim vehicle components | 68 | 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. Elective Units
Up to nineteen (19) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W218 | AUR30805 | Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAG4 | AUR32316 | Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.