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  • AUR32420
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

This qualification covers preparing, painting and refinishing vehicle surfaces. Work includes masking, priming, colour matching, applying two-pack and water-based paints, fixing paint faults, and buffing and polishing. Spray painters who already do this work could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AUR32416 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as vehicle spray painters or refinishers and want a formal trade qualification for their experience.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Vehicle spray painter
  • Car painter
  • Automotive refinisher
  • Panel painter

Qualification structure

30 units in total. All 12 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 5 units may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

Core units

18 units
  1. AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAFA108Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
  3. AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
  4. AURVTP002Mask vehicle panels and components
  5. AURVTP006Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces
  6. AURVTP019Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
  7. AURVTP020De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
  8. AURVTP101Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
  9. AURVTP103Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
  10. AURVTP104Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes
  11. AURVTP110Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment
  12. AURVTP113Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
  13. AURVTP114Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components
  14. AURVTP115Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components
  15. AURVTP117Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems
  16. AURVTP123Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components
  17. AURVTP124Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components
  18. AURVTP125Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates

Elective units

23 units
  1. AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
  2. AURAFA104Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
  3. AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
  4. AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
  5. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  6. AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  7. AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  8. AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  9. AURVTA001Prepare vehicles for customer use
  10. AURVTA003Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures
  11. AURVTN005Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
  12. AURVTN017Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
  13. AURVTN132Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
  14. AURVTN135Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
  15. AURVTP026Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels
  16. AURVTP107Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
  17. AURVTP109Apply vehicle body film wrapping
  18. AURVTP111Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components
  19. AURVTP112Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
  20. AURVTP116Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems
  21. AURVTP118Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems
  22. AURVTP128Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels
  23. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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