Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
AUR32420
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
30Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
15Training providers
Jul 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AUR32420, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Vehicle Spray PainterVehicle Refinishing TechnicianVehicle Refinishing Technician - Heavy Vehicle and Industry
Industries
Automotive Service and Repair
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AUR32420 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 30 units: 18 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA002Read and respond to automotive workplace information
AURAFA104Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
AURAFA108Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
AURAMA001Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURVTA001Prepare vehicles for customer use
AURVTA003Inspect vehicle paint, trim and accessories and recommend repair procedures
AURVTN005Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
AURVTN017Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
AURVTN132Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
AURVTN135Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
AURVTP002Mask vehicle panels and components
AURVTP006Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces
AURVTP019Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
AURVTP020De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
AURVTP026Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels
AURVTP101Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
AURVTP103Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
AURVTP104Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes
AURVTP107Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
AURVTP109Apply vehicle body film wrapping
AURVTP110Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment
AURVTP111Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components
AURVTP112Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
AURVTP113Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
AURVTP114Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components
AURVTP115Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components
AURVTP116Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems
AURVTP117Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems
AURVTP118Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems
AURVTP123Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components
AURVTP124Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components
AURVTP125Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates
AURVTP128Carry out custom painting techniques to vehicle body panels
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AUR32420 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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