Automotive Body and Specialist Trades
The Automotive Body and Specialist Trades department caters for the needs of the retail, service, repair and manufacturing sector in the automotive industry.
One of the first Kangan Batman TAFE areas based at the new state-of-the-art Automotive Centre of Excellence at Docklands, the Automotive Body and Specialist Trades department delivers courses in panel beating, vehicle painting, vehicle body-building and manufacturing, radiator repairs, vehicle detailing, welding, vehicle dismantling auto glazing and tinting.
Our leading edge technology and equipment includes water-borne technology in vehicle painting, computerised chassis straightening equipment in panel beating, computer aided drawing in sheetmetal and body making and leading edge technology and equipment in vehicle trimming.
A flexible approach to training is offered through on and off-the-job training initiatives, workplace assessment and customised training.
We provide a wide range of short courses for the car enthusiast and hobbyist, and we are proud of our excellent links with the industry through our association with multi-national companies.
Course Offering
Automotive
Certificate II in Automotive Technology Studies (Vehicle Body)
Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing (Bus Truck and Trailer)
Certificate III in Auto Manufacturing (Bus, Truck & Trailer)
Corporate Experience
- Ford Motor Company - Welding, Small Dent Removal, HVLP Spray Guns, Vehicle Paint
- Techniques Tickfords Engineering - Panel Fabrication
- GMH - Fabrication and Vehicle Modification
- AXCESS Australia - Panel Fabrication
- Melbourne Aquarium / Honda - Vehicle Modification
Awards Attained by the Department
Our students have received the following Awards:
- State WorldSkills awards in Vehicle Painting
- State WorldSkills awards in Panel Beating
- State Colour matching awards
Contact Us
For more information on the Automotive Body and Specialist Trades department, please phone 13 4 ACE (13 4 223).
