Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks when repairing and maintaining the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

Nil.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 31

17 core units , plus

14 elective units , of which:

• 8  units from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C below must be chosen
• of the remaining units required to make up the elective unit total:

• up to 6  may be from the Specialist Elective Groups and/or the general elective units listed below
• up to 5  may be from a Certificate II 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 

AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

AURAFA108 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions

AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR042 Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities

AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles

AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

AURTTY001 Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components

AURVTN003 Remove and store vehicle body components

AURVTN022 Repair vehicle body misalignment

AURVTN104 Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components

AURVTN116 Repair vehicle body panels using filler

AURVTN120 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles

AURVTN123 Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles

AURVTN132 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures

AURVTN135 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs

AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections

AURVTW105 Carry out spot welding

Specialist Elective Units 

Group A: Vehicle Body Repair

AURVTA002 Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems

AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles

AURVTN017 Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components

AURVTN018 Repair and replace vehicle structural damage

AURVTN029 Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems

AURVTN031 Carry out vehicle sectional repairs

AURVTN102 Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs

AURVTN113 Carry out paint-less dent repairs on vehicle body panels

AURVTN115 Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing

AURVTN119 Repair vehicle structural damage by riveting

AURVTN126 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler

AURVTN127 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler

AURVTN128 Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components

Group B: Vehicle Body Restoration

AURTTW001 Carry out soft soldering techniques

AURVTN021 Repair vehicle body components using lead wiping

AURVTN025 Repair corroded vehicle body panels and components

AURVTN115 Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing

AURVTS001 Fabricate wooden components for vehicles

AURVTS006 Fabricate automotive and marine trim components

AURVTS103 Fabricate vehicle composite material components

AURVTS105 Fabricate vehicle body panels and components

AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding

MEM05004 Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding*

Group C: Heavy Vehicle Body and Chassis Repair

AUMABA012 Operate load shifting equipment

AUMGTY002 Install vehicle components

AURTTA020 Apply heat induction processes

AURVTN029 Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems

AURVTN119 Repair vehicle structural damage by riveting

AURVTN126 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler

AURVTP113 Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing

AURVTW104 Carry out tungsten inert gas welding

MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing*

RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights

General Elective Units 

AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information

AURAFA104 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

AURETH011 Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles

AURETH101 Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles

AURETR149 Apply knowledge of ADAS technology to vehicle pre-repair scans

AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use

AURVTN006 Remove and replace mechanical units during vehicle repair

AURVTN030 Service air compressors and air lines

AURVTN112 Install vehicle sunroofs

AURVTN113 Carry out paint-less dent repairs on vehicle body panels

AURVTN133 Service and repair air compressors and components

AURVTN143 Identify and repair high-strength aluminium components

AURVTP005 Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components

AURVTS104 Repair vehicle composite material components

AURVTT009 Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings

AURVTT121 Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work

AURVTV001 Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories

AURVTW007 Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections

BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities

MEM11011 Undertake manual handling*

MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*

MEM18001 Use hand tools*

TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements.