Cert III Body Repair

The packaging rules require 31 units in total: 17 core units plus 14 elective units. Within the 14 electives, 8 must come from the group for your chosen specialisation, and the remaining 6 come from the specialist elective groups, the general elective units, or up to 5 units from a Certificate II qualification or above.

There are three: Vehicle Body Repair, Vehicle Body Restoration, and Heavy Vehicle Body and Chassis Repair. Each requires the same 17 core units but a different 8-unit elective group - Group A, Group B or Group C respectively. Your completed specialisation is identified on your testamur.

The register states entry requirements are nil, and no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. You should still check with your training provider, since providers may set their own enrolment conditions and some job roles may have separate state or territory requirements.

Yes, partly. For each specialisation, up to 5 of the remaining 6 elective units may be selected from a Certificate II qualification or above in this Training Package, another endorsed Training Package, or an accredited course. Chosen electives must be relevant, must not duplicate another unit's outcome, and must support a valid vocational outcome.

Core units include safe working practices, environmental and sustainability best practice, interpreting repair instructions, tool use and maintenance, battery and electrical component work, chassis and frame repair, body component removal and storage, body misalignment repair, bolt-on panel alignment, filler repairs, welded panel replacement, adhesive bonded structural repair, damage inspection and repair procedure selection, plus advanced gas metal arc welding and spot welding.

The source does not state a question count, duration, passing score or fee for this qualification, so no official exam format can be confirmed here. Assessment arrangements are set by the registered training provider delivering the qualification. Ask your provider directly about assessment methods, time limits and any costs before enrolling.

Start with the core units, because they build the shared foundation in safety, measurement, panel work, welding and damage assessment. Then move to the elective group for your specialisation - Group A for body repair, Group B for restoration, Group C for heavy vehicle body and chassis - and finish with the remaining general electives that match your workplace.

Common problems include choosing electives that duplicate outcomes or do not support a valid vocational outcome, and leaving welding, measuring or structural repair units until late. These underpin many later tasks. Candidates also underestimate the theory behind repair procedure selection and original equipment manufacturer procedures, so balance hands-on practice with written study.

The source does not specify a retake policy for this qualification. Retake and reassessment arrangements are determined by the registered training provider delivering your training. Ask your provider about reassessment conditions, any associated charges and how many attempts are permitted before you commence assessment.

The register shows Release 4 as the latest modification, which added a new elective. Release 3 was the first version released with AUR Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package Version 7.0. Check the National Training Register before enrolling to confirm the release in force at your enrolment date.