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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

This qualification covers team leader and workplace manager roles in vehicle body repair and refinishing. It includes inspecting damage, estimating and quoting repairs, checking repair quality and handling complex customer issues. Panel beaters who now lead teams could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Those undertaking Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology must have completed one of the following automotive Certificate III qualifications or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency. AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
SUPERSEDES
AUR40718 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced panel beaters or refinishers who lead a team or run a body repair workshop and want a higher-level qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Body shop manager
  • Panel shop supervisor
  • Leading hand panel beater
  • Repair estimator
  • Master technician

Qualification structure

10 units in total. All 4 units may be from the elective units listed below. Up to 2 units may be from a Certificate III 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

6 units
  1. AURAEA003Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAMA005Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace
  3. AURANN011Estimate and quote automotive body repairs
  4. AURVNA005Inspect quality of vehicle repair work
  5. AURVTN132Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
  6. AURVTN135Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs

Elective units

20 units
  1. AUMAMM001Influence and lead work groups in an automotive manufacturing workplace
  2. AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
  3. AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
  4. AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  5. AURETR054 (has a prerequisite)Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
  6. AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  7. AURVNA003Review vehicle repair quotations
  8. AURVNA008Apply automotive body and paint knowledge to vehicle loss assessments
  9. AURVNA107Apply automotive mechanical and electrical knowledge to vehicle loss assessments
  10. AURVNN101Evaluate vehicle bodywork for damage and identify repair requirements
  11. AURVNP101Evaluate vehicle paintwork for damage and identify refinish requirements
  12. AURVTA002Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
  13. AURVTA104Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs
  14. BSBINS309Maintain business records
  15. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  16. BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
  17. BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  18. MSS403082Improve cost factors in work practices
  19. TAEDEL414Mentor in the workplace
  20. TLIL0004Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • AURETR054 Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles — prerequisite: AURETR249 Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

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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