Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body

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Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body

  • Objectives This apprenticeship course provides the off-the-job training component of an Automotive Vehicle Body Apprenticeship. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a panel beater, including: * Repairing and replacing panels on motor vehicles using a variety of methods * Repairing major structural damage, utilising chassis alignment/measuring equipment to restore vehicles to 'pre-accident' specifications
  • Entry requirements Before you begin your training, you must gain full time employment as a panel beating apprentice, under a training agreement established with your employer.
  • Academic title Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
  • Course description Key Study Areas      

    Topics covered include:

        * Panel repair
        * Welding
        * Vehicle measurement

    Where     • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)

    Duration Options

    This apprenticeship takes up to 4 years to complete, although it may be possible to gain time exemptions based on existing competency or accelerated learning achievements. During the first 3 years you will attend a set number of one week study blocks at BRIT.

    Selection Process     • No Selection Process Required

    Employment Opportunities    

    This qualification is nationally recognised for employment in the automotive vehicle body repair trade. It can also lead you into careers such as owning your own vehicle body repair business, management, parts sales, vehicle sales and teaching in the automotive field.
       
    Assessment   

    You will be assessed as part of this course.

    Packaging Rules    

    28 units of competence are required to complete this qualification within the specific requirements as set out in the three areas below:

    ONE The following unit of competence is compulsory:

        *
          AURC270103A Apply safe working practices

    Plus a minimum of 1 of the following 3 units of competence:

        *
          AURC272003A Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business (applicable to glaziers, window tinters, etc who are not dealing with the toxic substances found in mechanical or body repair workplaces)
        *
          AURT271781A Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry (applicable to vehicle dismantlers/assemblers)
        *
          AURV371481A Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry (applicable specifically to those in a body repair workshop)

    TWO 20 units of competence from the Vehicle Body Inventory
    THREE 6 units of competence from the Retail, Service and Repair or any endorsed training package that meet the needs of the enterprise

    Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)

    AURC270103A         Apply Safe Working Practices
    AURE218764A         Remove, Refit And Test Electrical Componentry For Normal Operation Following                                Body Repair Activities
    AURV224508A         Carry Out Fabrication Of Components
    AURV225908A         Carry Out Panel Repairs
    AURV226108A         Carry Out Pre-Repair Operations (Vehicle Body)
    AURV226864A         Remove, Replace And Realine Bolt-on Panels, Sections And Fittings
    AURV227064A         Remove And Replace Mechanical Units/Assemblies
    AURV230864A         Remove And Replace Vehicle Interior Trim Components
    AURV231809CA       Clean And Polish Vehicle Exterior Paint
    AURV231964A         Remove And Replace Seats And Internal Fittings
    AURV324866A         Repair Fiberglass / Composite Material Components
    AURV326266BA       Repair Body Panels (Metal Finishing)
    AURV326266CA       Repair Body Panels (Incorporating Filler)
    AURV326266DA       Repair Body Panels / Components (Thermoplastic)
    AURV326366AA       Repair / Replace Structural Damage (Welding)
    AURV326366BA       Repair / Replace Structural Damage (Riveting)
    AURV326367A         Replace Major Welded Panels
    AURV326508A         Repair Vehicle Body Misalignment
    AURV326708A         Carry Out Major Sectonal Repair
    AURV327164A         Remove And Replace Supplementary Restraint Systems (Srs)
    AURV327366A         Repair Corroded Panels And Components
    AURV327466AA       Repair Aluminium Body Panels (Finishing)
    AURV327466BA       Repair Aluminium Body Panels (Filling)
    AURV365356A         Read And Interpret Vehicle Body Repair Estimation / Quotation
    AURV371481A         Implement And Monitor Environmental Regulations And Best Practice In The                                    Body Repair Industry
    AURV465116A         Determine Vehicle Body Damage And Recommend Repair Procedures
    MEM5.4AB               Perform Routine Oxy Acetylene Welding
    MEM5.50AA             Perform Routine Gas Metal Arc Welding

    Recognition of Prior Learning    

    Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

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