Overview
The Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology provides comprehensive training for apprentices in motor vehicle and boat interiors.
Career opportunities, include:
- auto body restoration technician
- heavy vehicle body and chassis repair technician
- motor trimmer
- panel beater
- spray painter
- vehicle glazing technician
Pathways to further study:
- Certificate IV in Automotive Management AUR40112
- Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology MSF40213 -
- Diploma of Automotive Management AUR50112
Studying the Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology at Holmesglen
The course covers: removing and replacing vehicle interiors, sewing and trimming, fabricating components, carrying out repairs to automotive and marine trim. You’ll also gain essential skills in welding and soldering.
Course structure
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| AURASA102 |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA001 |
Use numbers in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA103 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTA001 |
Prepare vehicles for customer use |
| AURTTK102 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT012 |
Conduct sewing operations |
| AURVTT005 |
Select trim and fabric materials |
| AURAFA105 |
Write routine texts in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA002 |
Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURVTT121 |
Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work |
| AURVTT010 |
Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining |
| AURAMA001 |
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT009 |
Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings |
| AURVTT002 |
Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim |
| AURVTN135 |
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs |
| AURAFA104 |
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTS006 |
Fabricate automotive and marine trim components |
| AURVTT003 |
Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components |
| AURVTT013 |
Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components |
| AURVTT015 |
Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components |
| AURVTT004 |
Trim vehicle components |
| MSFGN3002 |
Estimate and cost job |
| AURVTA002 |
Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems |
| AURVTT017 |
Fabricate and install automotive and marine floor coverings |
| AURVTT014 |
Fabricate and fit marine covers |
| AURVTT020 |
Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming |
| MSTTF2002 |
Cut, bend and shape metal |
| AURVTT019 |
Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains |
| AURVTT018 |
Fabricate and install automotive and marine soft top hoods |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA001 | Use numbers in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTA001 | Prepare vehicles for customer use |
| AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT012 | Conduct sewing operations |
| AURVTT005 | Select trim and fabric materials |
| AURAFA105 | Write routine texts in an automotive workplace |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURVTT121 | Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work |
| AURVTT010 | Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining |
| AURAMA001 | Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT009 | Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings |
| AURVTT002 | Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim |
| AURVTN135 | Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs |
| AURAFA104 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTS006 | Fabricate automotive and marine trim components |
| AURVTT003 | Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components |
| AURVTT013 | Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components |
| AURVTT015 | Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components |
| AURVTT004 | Trim vehicle components |
| MSFGN3002 | Estimate and cost job |
| AURVTA002 | Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems |
| AURVTT017 | Fabricate and install automotive and marine floor coverings |
| AURVTT014 | Fabricate and fit marine covers |
| AURVTT020 | Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming |
| MSTTF2002 | Cut, bend and shape metal |
| AURVTT019 | Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains |
| AURVTT018 | Fabricate and install automotive and marine soft top hoods |
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.
Entry requirements
As this is an apprenticeship delivery, all students must have an employer and a valid Apprenticeship Contract in place prior to commencement.
Although not compulsory, successful completion of Year 10 is recommended.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
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
On completion, you will receive the Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology AUR32320.
How to apply
Apprenticeship
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit Australian apprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
FJM
9564 1888
AppCentral@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
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Gov. subsidised Apprenticeship | $2,114 | |
| Concession | $423 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.