Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs

Fabricate automotive and marine trim components

Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim

Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components

Trim vehicle components

Select trim and fabric materials

Conduct sewing operations

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

Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles

Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies

Determine retail rates for automotive products and services

Read and respond to automotive workplace information

Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs

Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles

Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

Solder electrical wiring and circuits

Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies

Repair wiring harnesses and looms

Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies

Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems

Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems

Remove and install vehicle rear vision mirrors

Mask vehicle panels and components

Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components

Clean and polish vehicle paint surfaces

Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces

Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage

Repair vehicle composite material components

Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings

Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining

Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components

Fabricate and fit marine covers

Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components

Fabricate and install automotive and marine floor coverings

Fabricate and install automotive and marine soft top hoods

Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains

Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming

Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains

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

Carry out thermoplastic welding on vehicle trim components

Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections

Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture

Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture

Estimate and cost jobs

Make a prototype

Cut, bend and shape metal

Stitch by hand

Install products on and off site

Cut and form metal

Stitch by hand

Gain customer acceptance of service proposal

Install manufactured textile products

Provide work skill instruction

Provide work skill instruction