Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Program Overview
This 75-week automotive repair program provides comprehensive training in industry best practices, repair techniques, and equipment usage. Students will learn to diagnose and repair vehicle body damage, including chassis, panels, and electrical components. The program also covers advanced welding techniques and prepares students for a career in the automotive industry.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Course Duration: 75 weeks, including 67 weeks of training and assessment, and 8 weeks of holidays.
- Course Content:
- Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
- Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- Remove, refit, and operate electrical components following body repair activities
- Test, charge, and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
- Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- Repair vehicle chassis, frame, and associated components
- Remove and store vehicle body components
- Repair vehicle body misalignment
- Remove, replace, and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components
- Repair vehicle body panels using filler
- Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles
- Repair adhesive-bonded structural damage on vehicles
- Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
- Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
- Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
- Carry out spot welding
- Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
- Prepare vehicles for customer use
- Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
- Remove and install vehicle movable body glass
- Remove and replace adhesive-attached components on vehicles
- Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components
- Repair and replace vehicle structural damage
- Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems
- Carry out vehicle sectional repairs
- Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs
- Repair vehicle aluminum body panels using filler
- Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components
- Remove and replace vehicle and vessel seats and fittings
- Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections
Oceania College of Technology Australia
Overview:
Oceania College of Technology is an Australian educational institution specializing in automotive training. Established in response to industry needs and fueled by a passion for motorsports, the college offers a range of practical and theoretical courses designed to equip students with the skills necessary for success in the automotive industry.
Services Offered:
Oceania College of Technology provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Student Services:
The college offers support services to help students succeed in their studies, such as career guidance, academic support, and student welfare.USI (Unique Student Identifier):
Assistance with obtaining a USI, a unique identifier required for all Australian students.Forms:
Access to various forms, including the International Student Handbook, Request for Leave, Refund Application Form, Credit Transfer Application, and Payment of Deposit.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-Specific Training:
The college's courses are designed to meet the specific needs of the automotive industry, providing students with practical skills and knowledge that are highly sought after by employers.Experienced Instructors:
Oceania College of Technology boasts a team of experienced instructors with a passion for automotive technology, ensuring students receive high-quality instruction.Modern Facilities:
The college provides students with access to modern facilities and equipment, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.Academic Programs:
Oceania College of Technology offers a variety of automotive-related courses, including:
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Diploma of Automotive Management
Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Other:
Entry Requirements:
Prospective learner must have taken any of the following test types and achieved the minimum score in the last three (3) years. Test Type Score or level Minimum score and at least 10 weeks ELICOS Minimum score and at least 20 weeks ELICOS International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 5 4.5 TOEFL internet-based test 46 35 32 Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 162 154 147 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 42 36 30 Occupational English Test B for each test component N/A N/A
- ELICOS – English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students You are not required to provide evidence of English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
- you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK , USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
- you are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
- you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
