Vehicle Body
Vehicle Painter / Spray Painter >> job profile
Job Description:
This job is more commonly known as a Spray Painter or Vehicle Painter. They remove rough spots on vehicle panels and sand surfaces using hand or power tools, carrying out masking procedures, colour matching and mixing paints, applying primer and finishing coats and polishing and waxing the finished paint work. Other duties will include paint rectification and touch-up work and preparing for customer use.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Vehicle Painting)
National Code: AUR31899
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 | |
|---|---|
| AUR26108A | Carry out pre-repair operations |
| AUR26965A | Remove and replace/fit protector mouldings, transfers and decals |
| AUR29603A | Apply refinishing materials |
| AUR29608A | Carry out masking procedures |
| AUR29649A | Prepare substrate for refinishing |
| AUR29749A | Prepare spray painting materials and equipment |
| AUR29803A | Apply colour matching techniques |
| AUR29908A | Carry out paint rectification and touch up work |
| AUR30149A | Prepare and paint plastic components |
| AUR30508A | Carry out buffing and burnishing |
| AUR31649A | Prepare vehicle/component/equipment for customer use |
| AUR65230A | Inspect paint and/or trim and/or accessories and ascertain recommended repair procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR17665A | Remove, fit and adjust wheel(s) |
| AUR26366A | Repair minor structural damage |
| AUR30203A | Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials |
| AUR30449A | Prepare and use equipment and material for minor paint repairs |
| AUR31708A | Carry out vehicle detailing |
| AUR50318A | Dispose of waste and maintain a tidy work area |
| AUR65130A | Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action |
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).