Vehicle Body
Panel Beater >> job profile
Job Description:
This job is more commonly known as a Panel Beater. They repair damage to metal, plastic and fibreglass bodywork on vehicles and make and form vehicle panels using machines or hand tools. Specifically, the duties involve determining vehicle damage and recommended repair procedure, removing damaged panels, fixing dents, using mechanical and hydraulic equipment to straighten and realign chassis and body frames and using oxy-acetylene and welding equipment to cut and join replacement sections or damaged panels. It will also be necessary to fill depressions with plastic fillers and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Panel Beating)
National Code: AUR31699
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 | |
|---|---|
| AUR18676A | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR18708A | Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems |
| AUR23708A | Carry out welding, thermal cutting and heating procedures |
| AUR26108A | Carry out pre-repair operations |
| AUR26266A | Repair body panels |
| AUR26366A | Repair minor structural damage |
| AUR26367A | Replace major welded panels |
| AUR26508A | Carry out vehicle body and underframe alignment |
| AUR26608A | Carry out vehicle measurement |
| AUR26708A | Carry out major sectional repair |
| AUR26864A | Remove and replace vehicle body panels, panel sections and ancillary fittings |
| AUR26965A | Remove and replace/fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals |
| AUR27064A | Remove and replace mechanical units/assemblies |
| AUR27164A | Remove and replace electrical/electronic units/assemblies |
| AUR30203A | Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials |
| AUR31649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use |
| AUR65116A | Determine vehicle damage and recommended repair procedure |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR17108A | Carry out wheel alignment operations |
| AUR22670A | Service air conditioning systems |
| AUR25678A | Use and maintain measuring equipment |
| AUR26466A | Repair body components using lead wiping |
| AUR66108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| AUR70508A | Carry out manual handling operations |
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).