Overview
Not available for international students.
Various dates throughout the year
This course provides comprehensive training in vehicle and marine trimming. You will learn to make, install, repair, replace or modify the seats, upholstery, linings (roof and door linings), interior trim and floor coverings of a vehicle.
This work can be undertaken on cars, trucks, vintage vehicles, buses, caravans, trains, aircraft and boats.
Course structure
To receive this qualification you must complete 11 core units and 19 elective units.
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards completion of this program.
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards
SUBJECTS
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
Select trim and fabric materials
Conduct sewing operations
Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work
Use numbers in an automotive workplace
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
Prepare vehicles for customer use
Fabricate and install automotive and marine floor coverings
Fabricate automotive and marine trim components
Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim
Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings
Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining
Write routine texts in an automotive workplace
Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components
Fabricate and install automotive and marine soft top hoods
Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains
Cut, bend and shape metal
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components
Fabricate and fit marine covers
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
Entry requirements
not applicable
Apprentices must have a Training Agreement in place with an employer.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
PATHWAYS
Speak to us about further study pathways
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
upholsterer, vehicle and marine trimmer
How to apply
APPRENTICESHIP
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
A representative from the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
FOC
03 9209 5300
hws@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Find out more about paying your fees and our payment options