Overview
This Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology provides comprehensive apprenticeship 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.
Career opportunities, include:
- marine trimming technician
- vehicle trimmer
Pathways to further study:
- AUR40718 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR40514 Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing
- AUR40116 Certificate IV in Automotive Management
- AUR50116 Diploma in Automotive Management
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Studying the Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology at Holmesglen
You will learn to make, install, repair, replace or modify the seats, upholstery, linings (roof and door linings), interior trim and floor coverings of all sorts of vehicles from cars and trucks, through to trains, aircraft and boats.
The course focuses on the practical skills that are required within the trimming industry. You will get to work on mulitple projects, allowing you to develop your skills in a self-paced learning environment.
Our simulated environment allows our students to work on vehicles similar to the workplace. Training is structured but the students have access to the workshop at any time so that they can practice their skills.
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
If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards completion of this program.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| AURASA002 |
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK002 |
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT012 |
Conduct sewing operations |
| AURVTT005 |
Select trim and fabric materials |
| AURVTT021 |
Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work |
| AURVTT010 |
Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining |
| AURVTT009 |
Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings |
| AURVTT002 |
Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim |
| AURAFA001 |
Use numbers in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA002 |
Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURVTA001 |
Prepare vehicles for customer use |
| AURVTN035 |
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs |
| AURAFA003 |
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURAMA001 |
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTS006 |
Fabricate automotive and marine trim components |
| AURVTT003 |
Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components |
| AURAFA004 |
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT013 |
Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components |
| AURVTT015 |
Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components |
| AURAFA005 |
Write routine texts in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT004 |
Trim vehicle components |
| AURAEA002 |
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| 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 |
|---|
| AURASA002 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
| AURTTK002 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT012 | Conduct sewing operations |
| AURVTT005 | Select trim and fabric materials |
| AURVTT021 | Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work |
| AURVTT010 | Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining |
| AURVTT009 | Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings |
| AURVTT002 | Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim |
| AURAFA001 | Use numbers in an automotive workplace |
| AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
| AURVTA001 | Prepare vehicles for customer use |
| AURVTN035 | Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs |
| AURAFA003 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
| AURAMA001 | Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTS006 | Fabricate automotive and marine trim components |
| AURVTT003 | Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components |
| AURAFA004 | Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT013 | Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components |
| AURVTT015 | Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components |
| AURAFA005 | Write routine texts in an automotive workplace |
| AURVTT004 | Trim vehicle components |
| AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace |
| 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
Apprentices must have a training agreement in place with an employer.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
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 AUR32316 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology.
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:
FJM
1300 639 888
building@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 | $2,062.00 |
| Concession | $412.40 |
Additional costs may apply to students who may require a Working With Children Check, National Police Check, consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and immunisation costs as relevant to the course requirements.
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 more about paying for your course.