Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology - AUR32420

Kangan Institute, TAFE VIC

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 01218G

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

Apply vehicle body film wrapping
Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels
Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment
Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures
Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems
Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components
Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Provide work skill instruction
Mask vehicle panels and components
Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems
Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes
Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems
De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates
Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
Prepare vehicles for customer use
Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles