Panel Beaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels. You usually need a certificate III in automotive body repair technology or another relevant panel beating course to work as a Panel Beater. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
General tasks;
- Removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access
- Removing dents by hammering panels
- Straightening damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
- Replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels
- Filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces
- Cutting and joining replacement sections using welding equipment
- Fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims
- May assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles
Course Features
- Lectures 17
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
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Core Units
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURAFA008 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
- AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURETR025 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURTTY001 Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
- AURVTN003 Remove and store vehicle body components
- AURVTN004 Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
- AURVTN016 Repair vehicle body panels using filler
- AURVTN020 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles
- AURVTN022 Repair vehicle body misalignment
- AURVTN023 Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles
- AURVTN032 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
- AURVTN035 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
- AURVTW003 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
- AURVTW007 Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections
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Elective Units
14 Units
