Automotive Body Repair Technology – Certificate III
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.
| HSC credit | ATAR pathway |
|---|---|
| TBC | No |
Apprentices repair, maintain and re-manufacture the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. Apprentices will work with tradespeople employed as panel beaters, vehicle body builders/ repair technicians, vehicle body restoration technicians, or heavy vehicle body and chassis repair technicians.
Outcome on completion of your HSC
- Statement of Competencies achieved towards Certificate III Automotive Body Repair Technology AUR32120 from the AUR Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package
- Stage 1 of the Automotive Vehicle Body Repair Technology Trade.
- Continuation of this trade training as a full time apprentice after school.
Course delivery
- Will be delivered both on the job and off the job
- Two years part time during school, followed by three years full time post-school in both on and off the job training
Commitment required
- Undertake a minimum of 130 days in paid employment and training.
- Undertake Certificate III Automotive Body Repair Technology Trade course as part of your HSC.
- The employment and training can be undertaken during school time, after school and during school holidays.
How will you be assessed?
- Both on the job and off the job through written tests, project work and practical exercises.
| Course | ATAR eligibility | HSC unit credit |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Body Repair Technology Trade | No | TBC units towards your HSC for the formal training component (VET course). |
| Industry-based Learning course (optional) | No | This optional course recognises the significant work component involved in the school based apprenticeship. The course offers an additional 4 units credit towards your HSC. This HSC VET course does not contribute towards the calculation of the ATAR. |
For further information about how to sign up to this school based apprenticeship please speak with your Careers Adviser.
