Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

AUR32120

Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Cricos Course Code: 103593B

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.

Course Duration & Intake Dates

This qualification will be delivered over 75 weeks including 67 weeks of training and assessment and 8 weeks of holidays.
Note that supplementary classes will be scheduled, and attendance required, should additional classes be required to allow for classes missed as a result of public holidays, or other interruptions, and/or for students who require further training and/or reassessment or additional support.

What will I study?

Total number of 31 units are required for the award of the AUR32120 – Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology. Core units: 17 units Elective units: 14 units, of which: 8 units from one of the Specialist Elective Groups A to C listed in the AUR32120 qualification 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 in the AUR32120 qualification. § up to 5 may be from a Certificate II qualification or above in the AUR 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.
Unit Code	Unit Title	Core/ Elective
AURAEA002	Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace	Core
AURAFA108	Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions	Core
AURASA102	Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace	Core
AURETR042	Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities	Core
AURETR125	Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles	Core
AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	Core
AURTTY001	Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components	Core
AURVTN003	Remove and store vehicle body components	Core
AURVTN022	Repair vehicle body misalignment	Core
AURVTN104	Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components	Core
AURVTN116	Repair vehicle body panels using filler	Core
AURVTN120	Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles	Core
AURVTN123	Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles	Core
AURVTN132	Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures	Core
AURVTN135	Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs	Core
AURVTW103	Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections	Core
AURVTW105	Carry out spot welding	Core
AURAMA001	Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace	Elective
AURVTA001	Prepare vehicles for customer use	Elective
AURVTA002	Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems	Elective
AURVTG110	Remove and install vehicle movable body glass	Elective
AURVTN005	Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles	Elective
AURVTN017	Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components	Elective
AURVTN018	Repair and replace vehicle structural damage	Elective
AURVTN029	Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems	Elective
AURVTN031	Carry out vehicle sectional repairs	Elective
AURVTN102	Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs	Elective
AURVTN127	Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler	Elective
AURVTP005	Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components	Elective
AURVTT009	Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings	Elective
AURVTW007	Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections	Elective

Entry Requirements

Although the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements for this training product.

OCT has the following entry requirements in place for international students:

· be at least 18 years of age.

· participate in a course entry interview (pre-enrolment review) to determine suitability of the course and additional support needs.

· undertake OCT’s ACSF LLN assessment.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

You must have completed the English language test within the two (2) years of the application date.

The table below shows the English language test providers, including information on English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and the minimum overall band scores you must achieve to meet the Student visa English language requirement, which will also be used as the English Language proficiency requirement for entry into this course by OCT in addition to its ACSF level LLND Test.

English language test providers	Minimum test score	Minimum test score with either 10 weeks of ELICOS, Foundation Standard program or Pathway program	Minimum test score with either 20 weeks ELICOS or Foundation Extended program
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.0	5.5	5.0
TOEFL internet-based test (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023)*	64	46	35
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)**	169	162	154
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	50	42	36
Occupational English Test	B for each test component	B for each test component	B for each test component

_{*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.}

_{**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period are still accepted.}

English Language test evidence exemption

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK*, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
you have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
in the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

If you are exempt from providing an English test score, you will be required to provide evidence of the same and may be required to complete an English Placement Test conducted by OCT.

Study Assessment and Pathway

OCT operates on a rolling intake timetable. Although no units in this qualification have any pre-requisites, OCT has adopted a stage based rolling intake where all students must complete the units in the initial stage listed below prior to merging these students with older students in ongoing classes. OCT runs these units on an ongoing basis depending on student enrolments and commencements. Students can commence their course in any of the following units and in any order. Once, the students have completed the following units they will be merged with older students. Each student will be provided with their individual training and assessment plan outlining their timetable.

· AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace

· AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

· AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

· AURAFA108 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions

You will be provided with your own apprentice toolkit which you will be required to bring to all practical classes. You will also be provided with a uniform which must be worn for all workshop days.

You must buy your own Safety Boots and bring them to each practical class. You will be provided with a timetable that will identify the days you will be attending workshop-based training and assessment.

Student Support Services

OCT has a range of Student Support Services available for you. Please refer to your student handbook for details on available Student Support Services.

Assessment System

Units are assessed individually via a range of assessment methods: Written Assessment, Verbal Questioning and Practical Demonstrations observed directly by the assessor.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT)

The RTO offers all students the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Assessment Appeals

Students can make an appeal against any assessment decision by following the Complaints and Appeals Policy outlined in the Student Handbook and our website.

All appeals and complaints will be dealt with following the Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

Course Price

Contact Oceania College of Technology or your education agent for prices, promotional offers and incentives that may be available.
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