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Join NSW’s premier Panel Beating Course

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

Curriculum

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

Core Units

  • 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