Vehicle Body
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Job Description:
Vehicle body builders repair vehicle bodies, manufacture and modify purpose-built bodies to fit other manufacturer's chassis. Vehicles may include buses, caravans, armoured vans, tray and van bodies, semi-trailers, refrigerated vans, horse floats, fire and police vehicles. Specifically, it will involve constructing framework sections made of various materials by working from engineering drawings, shaping, welding and cutting. It will also be necessary to fit axles, suspensions and brakes, install and repair wiring and lighting systems on trailers/caravans, installing hydraulic and pneumatic systems and vehicle component seals.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Building)
National Code: AUR31599
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125A | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278A | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314A | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421A | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR09131A | Install hydraulic systems to specific applications |
| AUR09631A | Install pneumatic systems |
| AUR10104A | Assemble and fit braking systems/components |
| AUR18676A | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR18708A | Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems |
| AUR19331A | Install, test and repair wiring/lighting systems |
| AUR23708A | Carry out welding, thermal cutting and heating procedures |
| AUR24623A | Fabricate components/equipment |
| AUR25156A | Read and interpret engineering drawings |
| AUR25678A | Use and maintain measuring equipment |
| AUR26508A | Carry out vehicle body and underframe alignment |
| AUR27064A | Remove and replace mechanical units/assemblies |
| AUR27164A | Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies |
| AUR27231A | Install vehicle component seals |
| AUR28366A | Repair chassis/frame and associated components |
| AUR31368A | Select and apply trim/fabric adhesives |
| AUR31649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR17108 | Carry out wheel alignment operations |
| AUR23908A | Carry out thermo plastic repair procedures |
| AUR24708A | Carry out woodworking operations for fabrication |
| AUR24866A | Repair fibreglass/composite material components |
| AUR25149A | Prepare engineering drawings |
| AUR26266A | Repair body panels |
| AUR37271A | Service and repair trailers |
| AUR39208A | Carry out forklift driving and lifting operations |
| BSATEM101A | Participate in a team to achieve designated tasks |
Requirements:
To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 3 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.
Duration:
This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 4 years, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).