Modification History
One imported unit of competency deleted:
TLIC107C
Five AUR units of competency update:
AURV326366AB replaces AURV326366AA
AURV326367B replaces AURV326367A
AURVNN4001 replaces AURV465101A
AURVNN4001 replaces AURV465102A
AURVNP4001 replaces AURV465201A
Four imported unit of competency updated:
BSBFLM312C replaces BSBFLM312B
LMFGG2005C replaces LMFGG2005B
LMFGG3001C replaces LMFGG3001B
LMFGG3002C replaces LMFGG3002B
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars and other vehicles within the automotive industry. It is suitable for entry into the automotive vehicle body repair sector.
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Automotive Specialist is intended to prepare new employees or recognise and develop existing workers who are repairing and maintaining the body of vehicles in the automotive industry.
Employment outcomes targeted by this qualification include:
- panel beater
- vehicle painter
- vehicle body builder
- vehicle trimmer
- windscreen fitter.
Application
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed AUR20905 Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body or other relevant qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include AUR40208 Certificate IV in Automotive Technology or other relevant qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
The Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body may be attained as a generic qualification, or where a particular occupational outcome is required, may include a specialisation.
The specialisations for this qualification are:
- body building
- vehicle painting
- vehicle glazing
- vehicle trimming.
Advice is provided at the end of this qualification on the recommended units of competency for each specialisation.
Where elective units of competency are packaged to suit a particular industry sector or occupational outcome, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) might issue, for example, a:
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Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body (specialising in vehicle painting) |
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Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body (vehicle painting) |
It should be noted that a qualification with a specialisation does not change the title of the qualification, although RTOs may choose to record the specialisation below the title.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing considerations
Some jurisdictions require this qualification for licensing purposes. In addition some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills for this qualification as identified by the vehicle body sector of the automotive industry. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body, competency must be achieved in twenty eight (28 ) units of competency.
- two (2 ) core units of competency
- twenty six (26 ) elective units of competency, as specified below.
- a minimum of twenty (20 ) elective units of competency from Group A
- a maximum of six (6 ) elective units of competency from Group B, drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications
- a maximum of twelve (12 ) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate II qualifications
- a maximum of two (2 ) elective units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV qualifications.
Note :
Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
The following pairs of units must not be chosen together when achieving this qualification:
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MEM05003B |
Perform soft soldering |
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AURV223808A |
Carry out soft soldering techniques |
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MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
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AURV223608A |
Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
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MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
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AURV223608A |
Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
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MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
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AURV281308A |
Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures |
Core units of competency
- Complete the following one (1 ) unit of competency:
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AURC270103A |
Apply safe working practices |
- Plus, one (1 ) of the following environmental units of competency.
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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) |
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AURT271781A |
Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the automotive mechanical industry (applicable to vehicle dismantlers/assemblers) |
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AURV371481A |
Implement and monitor environmental regulations and best practice in the body repair industry (applicable specifically to those in a body repair workshop) |
Elective units of competency
Group A -Elective units
- Complete a minimum of twenty (20 ) units of competency from the following lists.
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Electrical |
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AURE218664A |
Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies |
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AURE218676A |
Test, service and charge batteries |
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AURE218708A |
Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits |
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AURE218764A |
Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for normal operation following body repair activities |
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AURE220140A |
Manufacture and repair wiring harness/looms |
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AURE224008A |
Carry out soldering of electrical wiring/circuits |
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Environmental |
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AURV471482A |
Plan and manage compliance with environmental regulations in the body repair industry |
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MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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General mechanical |
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AURC252103A |
Apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes |
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AURT222170A |
Service air compressors and air lines |
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AURT225156A |
Read and interpret engineering drawings |
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AURT225667A |
Use and maintain measuring equipment |
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AURT270278A |
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
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AURT325149A |
Prepare engineering drawings |
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AURT365130A |
Inspect vehicle systems and determine preferred repair action |
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AURT365508A |
Carry out vehicle safety/roadworthy inspection |
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AURT366108A |
Carry out diagnostic procedures |
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AURV228630A |
Inspect vehicle for saleable items and determine their value |
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MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
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Common |
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AURC252327A |
Identify, clarify and resolve problems |
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AURC270688A |
Work effectively with others |
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AURC270789A |
Communicate effectively in the workplace |
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AURC270889A |
Communicate business information |
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AURC365722A |
Estimate complex jobs |
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AURS241608A |
Carry out cash and/or credit/funds transfer transactions |
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AURS252290A |
Process customer complaints |
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BSBCMN311B |
Maintain workplace safety |
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BSBFLM312C |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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BSBWOR301A |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
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HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
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VEHICLE BODY |
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Assessment and quotations |
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AURVNN4001 |
Evaluate vehicle bodywork for damage and identify repair requirements |
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AURVNP4001 |
Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements |
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Accessories |
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AURV232165A |
Remove, replace, fit and test components/accessories |
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Body repair |
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AURV225908A |
Carry out panel repairs |
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AURV226108A |
Carry out pre-repair operations (vehicle body) |
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AURV226864A |
Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings |
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AURV226965A |
Remove and replace/fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals |
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AURV227064A |
Remove and replace mechanical units/assemblies |
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AURV324431A |
Install vehicle sunroofs |
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AURV325808A |
Carry out paint-less dent repairs |
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AURV326266AA |
Repair body panels (beating and split repair) |
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AURV326266BA |
Repair body panels (metal finishing) |
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AURV326266CA |
Repair body panels (incorporating filler) |
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AURV326266DA |
Repair body panels/components (thermo plastic) |
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AURV326366AB |
Repair/replace structural damage (welding) |
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AURV326366BA |
Repair/replace structural damage (riveting) |
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AURV326367B |
Replace major welded panels |
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AURV326466A |
Repair body components using lead wiping |
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AURV326508A |
Repair vehicle body misalignment |
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AURV326708A |
Carry out major sectional repair |
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AURV326964A |
Remove and replace adhesive bonded panels and structures |
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AURV327164A |
Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems (SRS) |
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AURV327231A |
Install vehicle body component seals |
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AURV327366A |
Repair corroded panels and components |
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AURV327466AA |
Repair aluminium body panels (finishing) |
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AURV327466BA |
Repair aluminium body panels (filling) |
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Fabrication |
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AURV224508A |
Carry out fabrication of components |
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AURV324708A |
Carry out wood working operations for fabrication |
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AURV324766A |
Repair plugs, moulds, frames and flooring using wood materials |
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AURV324823A |
Fabricate composite material components |
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AURV324866A |
Repair fibreglass/composite material components |
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Frame repairs |
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AURV328166A |
Repair and align motorcycle frames |
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AURV328366A |
Repair chassis/frame and associated components |
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Glass, windscreens and tinting |
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AURV233163A |
Remove and install rear vision mirrors |
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AURV233166A |
Repair laminated glass |
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AURV233363A |
Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens |
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AURV233463A |
Remove and install butyl sealed windscreens |
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AURV233563A |
Remove and install direct glazed windscreens |
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AURV233663A |
Remove and install framed type windscreens |
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AURV233849A |
Prepare surfaces and apply window tinting |
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AURV333763A |
Remove and install fixed body glass |
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AURV333863A |
Remove and install movable body glass |
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AURV333215A |
Cut and process flat laminated glass |
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AURV334031A |
Install side windows |
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AURV334163A |
Remove and install rubber and urethane (heavy vehicle) glazed windscreens |
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AURV334263A |
Remove and install 'large' vehicle windscreens |
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PRMCL09B |
Clean glass surfaces |
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LMFGG2005C |
Move glass sheets by hand |
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LMFGG3002C |
Assess glass and glazing requirements |
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LMFGG3001C |
Store and handle glass |
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Paint and refinish |
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AURV229503A |
Apply paint removal methods |
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AURV229603AA |
Apply acrylic lacquer refinishing materials |
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AURV229608A |
Carry out masking procedures |
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AURV229749A |
Prepare spray painting materials and equipment |
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AURV229803AA |
Apply fundamental colour matching techniques |
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AURV230203A |
Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials |
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AURV230349A |
Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs |
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AURV230449A |
Apply paint touch-up techniques |
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AURV232108A |
Carry out custom graphics design and layout techniques |
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AURV232208A |
Carry out fundamental airbrush application techniques |
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AURV329549A |
Prepare spray booths and paint drying equipment |
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AURV329603BA |
Apply solid acrylic enamel refinishing materials (two component system) |
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AURV329603CA |
Apply clear over base refinishing materials (two component system) |
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AURV329603DA |
Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing materials |
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AURV329603EA |
Apply clear over base multi layer/pearl refinishing materials |
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AURV329603FA |
Apply water based refinishing materials |
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AURV329649A |
Prepare substrate for refinishing |
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AURV329803BA |
Apply multi layer/clear over base colour matching techniques |
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AURV329803CA |
Apply solid colour matching techniques |
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AURV329903AA |
Carry out paint rectification and touch up work for solids (two component system) |
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AURV329903BA |
Carry out paint rectification and touch up work for clear over base (two component system) |
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AURV329903CA |
Carry out paint rectification and touch up work for multi layer/pearl (two component system) |
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AURV330149A |
Prepare and paint plastic components |
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AURV330508A |
Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing |
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AURV332308A |
Carry out custom painting techniques |
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Trimming |
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AURV230608A |
Carry out sewing repairs and alterations |
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AURV230708A |
Carry out trim repairs and alterations |
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AURV230864A |
Remove and replace vehicle interior trim components |
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AURV231208A |
Carry out trimming of vehicle components |
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AURV231268A |
Select and apply trim/fabric materials and determine attachment methods |
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AURV231368A |
Select and apply trim/fabric adhesives |
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AURV330964A |
Remove and replace vehicle head lining |
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AURV331066A |
Repair seat frames |
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AURV331108A |
Carry out sewing operations |
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AURV331423AA |
Fabricate and install loose and fitted covers |
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AURV331423BA |
Fabricate and install marine covers |
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AURV331423CA |
Fabricate and install canvas products |
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AURV331423DA |
Fabricate and install frame structures |
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AURV331423EA |
Fabricate and install floor coverings |
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AURV331423FA |
Fabricate and install hoods (soft tops) |
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AURV331423GA |
Fabricate and install canopies and curtains |
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Vehicle presentation |
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AURV231649A |
Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use |
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AURV231786AA |
Wash/clean vehicle body and door cavities |
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AURV231786BA |
Wash/clean vehicle engine and engine compartment |
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AURV231786CA |
Wash/clean vehicle underbody |
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AURV231809AA |
Clean and finish plastic trim and fittings |
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AURV231809BA |
Clean and finish vehicle interior trim and seats |
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AURV231809CA |
Clean and polish vehicle exterior paint |
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AURV231964A |
Remove and replace seats and internal fittings |
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AURV331987A |
Restore vehicle exterior paint |
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Vehicle salvage |
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AURV228603A |
Apply legal requirements for vehicle dismantlers |
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AURV228617A |
Disassemble and test vehicle units/components |
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AURV228662A |
Remove salvageable components |
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AURV328916A |
Determine vehicle rescue method and ascertain cost |
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AURV328961A |
Recover vehicle |
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Welding |
Prerequisites |
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AURV223608A |
Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
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AURV223808A |
Carry out soft soldering techniques |
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AURV281108A |
Carry out manual metal arc welding procedures |
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AURV281208A |
Carry out brazing procedures |
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AURV281308A |
Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures |
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AURV281408A |
Carry out gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding procedures |
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MEM05003B |
Perform soft soldering |
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MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
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MEM05007C |
Perform manual heating and thermal cutting |
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MEM05017D |
Weld using gas metal arc welding process |
MEM05050B MEM05051A MEM05052A MEM12023A MEM18001C MEM18002B MEM09002B |
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MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
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MEM05051A |
Select welding processes |
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MEM05052A |
Apply safe welding practices |
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Group B - Other elective units
- The balance of units, to a maximum of six (6 ), may be drawn from any combination of:
- units not already chosen from Group A
- relevant units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are aligned to Certificate II, III and IV qualifications.
Specialisation advice
Unit selection for a particular occupational stream must adhere to the packaging rules specified above. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes are provided below.
Note: A specialisation does not alter the title of the qualification although RTOs may choose to record the specialist occupational stream. Refer to Additional qualification advice .
Body building
The following two (2) units are recommended for this specialisation:
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AURT225667A |
Use and maintain measuring equipment |
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AURT325149A |
Prepare engineering drawings |
- plus four (4) units of competency from the Fabrication group in Group A
- plus three (3) units of competency from the Welding group in Group A.
Panel beating
A minimum of fourteen (14) units of competency from the Body repair group in Group A are recommended for this specialisation
Vehicle glazing
A minimum of ten (10) units of competency from the Glass, windscreens and tinting group in Group A are recommended for this specialisation
Vehicle painting
A minimum of fourteen (14) units of competency from the Paint and refinish group in Group A are recommended for this specialisation
Vehicle trimming
A minimum of nineteen (19) units of competency from the Trim group in Group A are recommended for this specialisation.
- plus one (1) unit of competency from the Body repair group.
