Qualification details

Release 

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Release 1 

Replaces AUR30805 Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the automotive body repair industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• clearly communicating workplace information and ideas with workplace colleagues (verbal and non-verbal), including use of automotive terms
• completing workplace reports
• using and contributing to workplace procedures
• maintaining workplace records
• communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal enquiries, such as clarifying instructions and responding to requests for information
• interpreting the needs of customers
• reading and interpreting workplace related documentation

Teamwork 

• identifying and describe own role and role of others
• working within a team
• working with diverse individuals and groups
• applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks

Problem solving 

• recognising a workplace problem or a potential problem and take action
• determining problems needing priority action
• referring problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person and suggesting possible causes
• seeking information and assistance as required to solve problems
• using a range of problem-solving techniques
• taking action to resolve concerns
• developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures

Initiative and enterprise 

• adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
• being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising 

• planning own work requirements and prioritising actions to achieve required outcomes and ensure tasks are completed on time
• identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk

Self-management 

• selecting and using appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
• recognising limitations and seeking timely advice
• planning own work requirements, setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are completed on time
• following workplace documentation, such as codes of practice or operating procedures

Learning 

• asking questions to gain information
• identifying sources of information, assistance and expert knowledge to expand knowledge, skills and understanding
• participating in self-improvement activities
• participating in development of workplace continuous improvement strategies
• helping others develop competency

Technology 

• operating diagnostic and test equipment
• performance testing of components, systems and equipment
• using tools and equipment efficiently and safely
• storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
• using business technology to collect, analyse and provide information

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA3008

Read and apply automotive repair instructions

Common - Health and Safety 

AURASA2002

Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Vehicle Body – Environment - Body 

AURVEN3002

Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive body repair industry

Vehicle Body – Technical - Paint 

AURVTP2001

Apply paint removal methods

AURVTP2002

Carry out masking procedures

AURVTP2003

Prepare spray painting materials and equipment

AURVTP2004

Apply fundamental colour matching techniques

AURVTP2006

Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs

AURVTP3013

Prepare substrate for refinishing

AURVTP3014

Apply multi-layer and clear over-base colour matching techniques

AURVTP3015

Apply solid colour matching techniques

AURVTP3017

Carry out paint rectification and touch-up work for clear over base using two component systems

AURVTP3019

Prepare and paint plastic components

AURVTP3020

Carry out denibbing, buffing and polishing

AURVTP3023

Mix and apply clear over-base refinishing materials in two-component systems

AURVTP3024

Mix and apply clear over-base multi-layer pearl refinishing materials

AURVTP3025

Mix and apply water-based refinishing materials

Unit code 

Unit title 

Common - Foundation Skills 

AURAFA2002

Read in an automotive workplace

AURAFA2004

Solve routine problems in an automotive workplace

Common – Management, Leadership and Supervision 

AURAMA2001

Work effectively with others

Electrical – Technical - Hybrid Vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle 

AURETH3001

Depower battery electric vehicles

AURETH4011

Deactivate and reinitialise power supply in hybrid electric vehicles

Electrical – Technical – Electric and Electronic 

AURETR3025

Test, charge and replace batteries

Vehicle Body – Technical 

AURVTA2001

Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use

Vehicle Body – Technical - Body 

AURVTN2005

Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals

AURVTN3017

Repair body panels and thermoplastic components

AURVTN3035

Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures

AURVTN4032

Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedures

Vehicle Body – Technical – Paint 

AURVTP2007

Apply paint touch-up techniques

AURVTP2009

Apply vehicle body film wrapping

AURVTP2026

Carry out basic airbrush application techniques

AURVTP3010

Prepare spray booths and paint drying equipment

AURVTP3011

Apply solid acrylic enamel refinishing materials using two component systems

AURVTP3012

Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing materials

AURVTP3016

Carry out paint rectification and touch-up work for solids using two component systems

AURVTP3018

Carry out paint rectification for multi-layer and pearl using two component systems

Imported Units 

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction