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2 Years
Face-to-face classes and practical workshops on campus; on-the-job training available for apprentices and trade workers.
Full time / On-campus / Apprenticeship / Traineeship / RPL · 20 hours per week
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
21 Parkview St, Milton QLD 4064
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
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
Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Mask vehicle panels and components
Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces
Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes
Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment
Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components
Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components
Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems
Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components
Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components
Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
Elective unit
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Elective unit
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Elective unit
Prepare vehicles for customer use
Elective unit
Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures
Elective unit
Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
Elective unit
Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
Elective unit
Remove and store vehicle body components
Elective unit
Repair vehicle body panels using filler
Elective unit
Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
Elective unit
Remove and replace mechanical units during vehicle repair
Elective unit
Common Questions
Domestic full-time students pay $10,000.00, which includes PPE, training and assessment resources. International students pay $18,000.00, which includes PPE, training and assessment resources but excludes OSHC, visa fees, and accommodation. Payment plans are available, allowing students to pay per semester or in monthly instalments if they have difficulty paying the full fee upfront.
Intech Institute offers five study options: (1) Full-time on campus for both domestic and international students; (2) Full-time on-the-job training for trade workers only; (3) RPL of existing skills for those who have worked in the industry; (4) Apprenticeship and Traineeship for domestic students only; and (5) QLD Government Subsidised RPL and Gap Training for QLD residents only.
Both domestic and international full-time students must attend face-to-face classes and practical workshops Monday to Friday on the Intech campus. Compulsory 75% attendance is required, with international students also bound by student visa conditions. InTech operates on a 10-week term with 4 terms per year, and all classes are scheduled for 20 hours per week.
Yes, there is an opportunity for an 18-month post-study work visa upon completion of this course, which makes the student job-ready.
Students can progress onto the next level of qualification within the college, including the AUR40720 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology, the AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, or other relevant qualifications. Credits may also include units of competency contained within relevant skill sets and statements of attainment.
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