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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
ARCHERFIELD
Eligibility
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
State/Territory Trade Licensing Authority
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)
Course Content
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
Core unit
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
Core unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Core unit
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Core unit
Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
Core unit
Remove and store vehicle body components
Core unit
Repair vehicle body misalignment
Core unit
Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
Core unit
Repair vehicle body panels using filler
Core unit
Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles
Core unit
Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles
Core unit
Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
Core unit
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
Core unit
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
Core unit
Carry out spot welding
Core unit
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Prepare vehicles for customer use
Elective unit
Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
Elective unit
Remove and install vehicle movable body glass
Elective unit
Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
Elective unit
Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
Elective unit
Repair and replace vehicle structural damage
Elective unit
Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems
Elective unit
Carry out vehicle sectional repairs
Elective unit
Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs
Elective unit
Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler
Elective unit
Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components
Elective unit
Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings
Elective unit
Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections
Elective unit
Common Questions
This qualification will be delivered over 75 weeks including 67 weeks of training and assessment and 8 weeks of holidays. Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed as a result of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support.
A total number of 31 units are required for the award of the AUR32120 – Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology, comprising 17 core units and 14 elective units. Of the elective units, 8 must be from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C listed in the AUR32120 qualification, up to 6 may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and/or the general elective units listed, and up to 5 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in the AUR Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Although the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements for this training product, OCT has the following entry requirements for international students: be at least 18 years of age, participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs, and undertake OCT's ACSF LLN assessment. English language proficiency is also required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in other accepted tests) within two years of the application date.
Units are assessed individually via a range of assessment methods: Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning, and Practical Demonstrations observed directly by the assessor. Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook and on OCT's website.
You will be provided with your own apprentice toolkit, which you must bring to all practical classes. You will also be provided with a uniform, which must be worn for all workshop days. You must buy your own Safety Boots and bring them to each practical class. A timetable will identify the days you will be attending workshop-based training and assessment.
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