AUR30805 - Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
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.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Subjects
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:
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:
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.
Pathways...
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:
Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body (specialising in vehicle painting)
OR
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.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing 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.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
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.
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
Communicating with people who speak languages other than English and in a cross-cultural context
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 specialist tools and 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