Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components

Remove and store vehicle body components

Repair vehicle body misalignment

Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components

Repair vehicle body panels using filler

Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles

Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures

Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs

Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles

Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections

Carry out spot welding

Operate load shifting equipment

Install vehicle components

Read and respond to automotive workplace information

Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles

Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry

Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Apply heat induction processes

Carry out soft soldering techniques

Prepare vehicles for customer use

Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems

Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles

Remove and replace mechanical units during vehicle repair

Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components

Repair and replace vehicle structural damage

Repair vehicle body components using lead wiping

Repair corroded vehicle body panels and components

Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems

Service air compressors and air lines

Carry out vehicle sectional repairs

Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs

Install vehicle sunroofs

Carry out paint-less dent repairs on vehicle body panels

Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing

Repair vehicle structural damage by riveting

Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler

Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler

Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components

Service and repair air compressors and components

Identify and repair high strength aluminium components

Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components

Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing

Fabricate wooden components for vehicles

Fabricate automotive and marine trim components

Fabricate vehicle composite material components

Repair vehicle composite material components

Fabricate vehicle body panels and components

Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings

Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work

Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories

Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections

Carry out tungsten inert gas welding

Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities

Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding

Undertake manual handling

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Organise and communicate information

Use hand tools

Perform basic penetrant testing

Work safely at heights

Provide work skill instruction