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
| Year | Unit Code | Unit of Competence | Core (C) or Elective (E) | Nominal Hours |
| 1 | AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | (C) | 25 |
| 1 | AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace | (C) | 20 |
| 1 | AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace | (E) | 20 |
| 1 | AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace | (C) | 20 |
| 1 | AURVTN003 | Remove and store vehicle body components | (C) | 20 |
| 1 | AURVTN104 | Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components | (C) | 90 |
| 1 | AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles | (C) | 15 |
| 1 | AURVTV001 | Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories | (E) | 40 |
| 1 | AURVTW007 | Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections | (E) | 20 |
| 1 | AURVTN005 | Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles | (SE) | 15 |
| 1 | AURVTN102 | Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs | (SE) | 40 |
| 1 | AURVTP101 | Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces | (E) | 20 |
| 1 | AURVTP005 | Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components | (E) | 20 |
| 2 | AURVTN115 | Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing | (SE) | 35 |
| 2 | AURVTN116 | Repair vehicle body panels using filler | (C) | 35 |
| 2 | AURVTN017 | Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components | (SE) | 30 |
| 2 | AURVTN006 | Remove and replace mechanical units during vehicle repair | (E) | 20 |
| 2 | AURVTW105 | Carry out spot welding | (C) | 20 |
| 2 | AURVTW103 | Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections | (C) | 30 |
| 2 | AURETR042 | Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities | (C) | 20 |
| 2 | AURVTN120 | Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles | (C) | 50 |
| 2 | AURVTN031 | Carry out vehicle sectional repairs | (SE) | 80 |
| 3 | AURVTN128 | Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components | (SE) | 40 |
| 3 | AURVTA002 | Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems | (SE) | 20 |
| 3 | AURVTN018 | Repair and replace vehicle structural damage | (SE) | 30 |
| 3 | AURAFA108 | Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions | (C) | 20 |
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3 |
AURVTN135 | Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs |
(C) |
20 |
| 3 | AURVTN123 | Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles | (C) | 40 |
| 3 | AURVTN022 | Repair vehicle body misalignment | (C) | 50 |
| 3 | AURTTY001 | Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components | (C) | 80 |
| 3 | AURVTN132 | Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures | (C) | 40 |
Total Hours for Core Units = 595
Total Hours for Special Elective Units = 290
Total Hours for Elective Units = 140
Total Hours for Certificate = 1025