RPL – Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

  • Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
  • Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities
  • Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
  • Remove and replace mechanical units during vehicle repair
  • Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories
  • Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
  • Read and respond to automotive workplace information
  • Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
  • Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
  • Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
  • Remove and store vehicle body components
  • Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
  • Repair vehicle body panels using filler
  • Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles
  • Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs
  • Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
  • Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing
  • Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
  • Repair corroded vehicle body panels and components
  • Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components
  • Repair vehicle body misalignment
  • Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles
  • Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
  • Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
  • Repair and replace vehicle structural damage
  • Repair vehicle structural damage by riveting
  • Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components
  • Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems
  • Carry out vehicle sectional repairs
  • Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
  • Carry out spot welding
  • Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
  • Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body section
  • Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
  • Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
  • Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
  • De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
  • Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
  • Mask vehicle panels and components
  • Prepare vehicles for customer use