Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body

Course Code:AUR30805
Study Area(s):Automotive
Location(s):Docklands
Course Length:Part-time day (3 years)
Flexible (3 years)
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Course overview

This apprenticeship course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in the vehicle body fields of panel beating and vehicle painting.

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Course Fees

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You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

Please note: the fees listed below relate to only 2013 courses.

Government Subsidised Concession Full fee
Enrolment type Average annual course fee# Average annual course fee# Average annual course fee#
Non-Apprentice $640 $128 $3200
Apprentice/Trainee800.00160.00N/A

# Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student. Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as student services and IT fees. Click here to view 2013 Student Services and IT fees.

Student Contact Hours

If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees. For more information about our fees structure, click here.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There may be an extra cost for reference books and protective clothing or specialised materials.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead you to work with an employer in panel beating or vehicle painting and eventually lead to running your own business in this area.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

This course, combined with the appropriate workplace training, will enable you to become an accredited tradesperson in the automotive industry.

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

Credits may be available into related certificate IV or diploma courses.

Can I apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are aged 15 years or over and have an employer or have been offered an apprenticeship in the specific area of specialisation.

How do I apply?

New Apprentices/Trainees will first need to be employed and signed up to a Contract of training by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC), with Kangan Institute listed as the preferred provider . For locations visit http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/. For further information call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.

How will I be selected for this course?

Applicants must be currently employed as an apprentice or trainee in the respective field of specialisation.

How long is the course?

The course duration is 3 years but can be completed earlier.

Where and how can I study?

Block Release only. You attend TAFE for one week full time every 5-6 weeks and will be working within your workshop for the remainder of the year. This course will be delivered at our Docklands campus.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate.

Additional comments

Applicants must be currently employed as an apprentice or trainee in the respective field of specialisation.

This course has a mid-year entry.

What will I study?

The subjects you will study will vary depending on the stream you choose and the training contract agreed to by the employer, student and TAFE.

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