WHAT IS SKILLS RECOGNITION & RPL:

    Skills Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows people like you to achieve this qualification without any classroom study, and usually within weeks.

    In order to obtain this qualification so quickly, all you need to do is supply evidence which proves your experience in the units that make up the qualification. Our Skills Recognition & RPL Facilitators will assist you with this process. From there, we’ll work with our RTO partners so that you’ll receive your qualification in no time!

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    DETAILS:

    RPL Price: $3000

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    Who This Is For:

    In order to achieve this qualification via Skills Recognition & RPL, you should be able to perform or have a strong knowledge of the skills listed in the course units below. You will need to be able to provide evidence of this knowledge, such as videos, photographs, work orders, your resume, letters of validation, and statements of attainment. The more evidence you can provide, the better your case. Feel free to read more about RPL and evidence suggestions here.

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    How To Achieve This Qualification:

    As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this an easy process for you.

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    Units of Competency:

    You’ll need to show you’re experienced in the following units:

    To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 30 units  of competency, consisting of:

    • 16 core units 

    plus

    • 8 specialist elective units  in one  of the selected specialist groups relating to occupational streams

    plus

    • 6 general elective units , of which:
    • up to 6  elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
    • up to 5  elective units may be chosen from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units chosen contribute to the vocational outcome of this qualification and do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

     

    Core units 

    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

    Electrical - Technical - Electrical and Electronic 

    AURETR3025

    Test, charge and replace batteries

    Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Tools and Equipment 

    AURTTK2002

    Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment

    Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Chassis and Frame 

    AURTTY3001

    Repair chassis, frame and associated components

    Vehicle Body - Environment - Body 

    AURVEN3002

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

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Body 

    AURVTN2003

    Carry out pre-repair vehicle body operations

    AURVTN2004

    Remove, replace and realign bolt-on panels, sections and fittings

    AURVTN3016

    Repair body panels incorporating filler

    AURVTN3020

    Replace major welded panels

    AURVTN3022

    Repair vehicle body misalignment

    AURVTN3023

    Remove and replace adhesive bonded panels and structures

    AURVTN3035

    Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures

    AURVTN4032

    Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedures

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

    AURVTW2003

    Carry out gas metal arc welding procedures

    AURVTW2007

    Conduct oxy-acetylene, thermal heating and cutting

     

    Specialist elective units 

     

    Group A: Vehicle Body Repair 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    Vehicle Body - Technical 

    AURVTA3002

    Remove and replace supplementary restraint systems

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Body 

    AURVTN2002

    Carry out panel repairs

    AURVTN2005

    Remove and fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals

    AURVTN3015

    Repair body panels using metal finishing techniques

    AURVTN3017

    Repair body panels and thermoplastic components

    AURVTN3018

    Repair and replace structural damage by welding

    AURVTN3019

    Repair and replace structural damage by riveting

    AURVTN3026

    Repair aluminium body panels (finishing)

    AURVTN3027

    Repair aluminium body panels (filling)

    AURVTN3028

    Identify and repair high strength steel components

    AURVTN3029

    Set up and operate universal measuring systems

    AURVTN3031

    Conduct major sectional repairs

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

     

    AURVTW2005

    Carry out spot welding procedures

     

    Group B: Vehicle Body Restoration 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

    AURTTW2001

    Carry out soft soldering techniques

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Body 

    AURVTN3015

    Repair body panels using metal finishing techniques

    AURVTN3021

    Repair body components using lead wiping

    AURVTN3025

    Repair corroded panels and components

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Fabrication 

    AURVTS2006

    Carry out fabrication of components

    AURVTS3001

    Carry out wood working operations for fabrication

    AURVTS3002

    Repair plugs, moulds, frames and flooring using wood materials

    AURVTS3003

    Fabricate composite material components

    AURVTS3005

    Fabricate vehicle body panels and components

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

    AURVTW2004

    Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures

    Imported Units 

    MEM05004C

    Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

     

    Group C: Heavy Vehicle Body and Chassis Repair 

    Unit code 

    Unit title 

    Mechanical Miscellaneous - Technical 

    AURTTA3020

    Apply heat-induction processes

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Body 

    AURVTN3019

    Repair and replace structural damage by riveting

    AURVTN3026

    Repair aluminium body panels (finishing)

    AURVTN3029

    Set up and operate universal measuring systems

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Paint 

    AURVTP3013

    Prepare substrate for refinishing

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Welding, Grinding, Machining and Soldering 

    AURVTW2004

    Carry out gas tungsten arc welding procedures

    Imported Units 

    AUMABA002

    Operate load shifting equipment

    AUMGTY002

    Mount and install assembled components to chassis or frame

    MEM24001B

    Perform basic penetrant testing

    RIIWHS204D

    Work safely at heights

     

    General elective units 

    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 - Electrical and Electronic 

    AURETR2042

    Remove, refit and test electrical componentry for operation following body repair activities

    Vehicle Body - Technical 

    AURVTA2001

    Prepare vehicle, components and equipment for customer use

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Body 

    AURVTN2006

    Remove and replace mechanical units and assemblies

    AURVTN3013

    Carry out paint-less dent repairs

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Paint 

    AURVTP2005

    Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Fabrication 

    AURVTS3004

    Repair fibreglass and composite material components

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Trimming and Upholstery 

    AURVTT2009

    Remove and replace seats and internal fittings

    AURVTT3021

    Select and use adhesives

    Vehicle Body - Technical - Accessories 

    AURVTV2001

    Remove, replace, fit and test components and accessories

    Imported Units 

    MEM18001C

    Use hand tools

    TAEDEL301A

    Provide work skill instruction

    Awarded By 

    • RTO

    • Get Qualified Australia Trades Academy  (Code 41068)

    • MTA Institute  (Code 31529)

    Additional information

    This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

    There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements, depending on the work context. Local regulations should be checked for details.

     

    Visit Get Qualified Australia’s Trade Licensing page for more information surrounding licensing

    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 verbal and non-verbal information and ideas with workplace colleagues, 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 describing own role and role of others
    • 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 potential problem and taking 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 and 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 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

    This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

     

    Job roles and employment outcomes 

    The Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology prepares new employees or recognises and develops existing workers who are repairing, maintaining and re-manufacturing the body of vehicles in the automotive industry.

    Job roles related to this qualification include:

    • vehicle body repair technician
    • vehicle body restoration technician
    • heavy vehicle body and chassis repair technician.

     

    Application 

    This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

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