Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

About this course

Do you want to work in the automotive industry? If you’re a young person looking to start your career, or you’re after a change of career, this course in vehicle body repairs could be for you.

This course will teach you the basics of smash repairs, as well as how to work in an automotive workplace.

You can also choose elective subjects in areas that interest you, for example:

automotive body repair
automotive painting
glazing
glass and windows
plastic and composite surfaces
refinishing
marine trims
metal arc welding.

Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.

On completion of this training you may be qualified to work in roles such as a vehicle dismantler, vehicle window tinter, vehicle detailer, vehicle trimming assistant or mechanic’s assistant.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	AURAEA002
Read and respond to automotive workplace information	AURAFA002
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace	AURAMA001
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	AURASA102
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	AURTTK102

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Use numbers in an automotive workplace	AURAFA001
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles	AURETH101
Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities	AURETR042
Install in-vehicle entertainment and convenience	AURETR049
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	AURETR125
Recover vehicle refrigerants	AURETU102
Replace and refit steering, suspension and braking system components	AURLTD008
Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies	AURLTJ113
Prepare vehicles for customer use	AURVTA001
Apply vehicle window tinting	AURVTG006
Clean vehicle glass surfaces	AURVTG007
Install side vehicle windows	AURVTG011
Repair laminated glass windscreens	AURVTG101
Remove and install rubber glazed windscreens	AURVTG102
Remove and install butyl sealed windscreens	AURVTG103
Remove and install direct glazed windscreens	AURVTG104
Remove and install vehicle fixed body glass	AURVTG109
Remove and install vehicle movable body glass	AURVTG110
Use and maintain vehicle body repair hand tools	AURVTK001
Remove and store vehicle body components	AURVTN003
Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles	AURVTN005
Remove and clean salvageable vehicle components	AURVTN007
Clean vehicle body and door openings	AURVTN008
Clean vehicle engines and engine components	AURVTN009
Clean vehicle underbody	AURVTN010
Dismantle vehicle components	AURVTN042
Install external vehicle equipment	AURVTN043
Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs	AURVTN102
Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components	AURVTN104
Remove and install vehicle rear vision mirrors	AURVTN111
Carry out paint-less dent repairs on vehicle body panels	AURVTN113
Repair vehicle body panels using filler	AURVTN116
Test vehicle components for correct operation	AURVTN137
Mask vehicle panels and components	AURVTP002
Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components	AURVTP005
Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces	AURVTP006
Clean and polish vehicle paint surfaces	AURVTP008
Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces	AURVTP019
De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces	AURVTP020
Restore vehicle body exterior paint	AURVTP021
Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces	AURVTP101
Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use	AURVTP103
Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment	AURVTP110
Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing	AURVTP113
Carry out sewing repairs to automotive and marine trim	AURVTT001
Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim	AURVTT002
Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components	AURVTT003
Trim vehicle components	AURVTT004
Select trim and fabric materials	AURVTT005
Apply trimming adhesives	AURVTT006
Clean plastic trim and fittings of vehicles	AURVTT007
Clean vehicle interior trim	AURVTT008
Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings	AURVTT009
Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work	AURVTT021
Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections	AURVTW007
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections	AURVTW103
Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities	BSBWHS332X

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Docklands
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
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