Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology - AUR32316

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who manufacture, repair and maintain trim components of a range of motor vehicles, marine craft, recreational and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

Structure

30 units: 12 core
18 elective

Subjects

Fabricate and install automotive and marine soft top hoods
Fabricate and fit marine covers
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Carry out thermoplastic welding on vehicle trim components
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work
Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
Repair wiring harnesses and looms
Determine retail rates for automotive products and services
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Gain customer acceptance of service proposal
Conduct sewing operations
Repair vehicle composite material components
Fabricate and install automotive and marine floor coverings
Remove and install vehicle rear vision mirrors
Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining
Stitch by hand
Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
Read and respond to automotive workplace information
Cut, bend and shape metal
Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings
Trim vehicle components
Fabricate and fit loose and fitted covers to vehicle seats and components
Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Make a prototype
Provide work skill instruction
Mask vehicle panels and components
Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
Remove, replace and program electrical and electronic units and assemblies
Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components
Install products on and off site
Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains
Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies
Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components
Select trim and fabric materials
Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace
Fabricate automotive and marine trim components
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Remove, replace and test non-electrical vehicle components and accessories
Solder electrical wiring and circuits
Install fixed and moveable glass components on vehicles
Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture
Clean and polish vehicle paint surfaces
Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim
Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles

Standard entry requirements

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.