TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Start your career as a vehicle refinishing technician. Learn the skills you need to paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on automotive and recreational vehicles, aircraft and marine craft.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
- Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
- Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
Spray Painter
A Spray Painter applies paint to vehicle surfaces. You might paint an area that has been recently repaired or apply new colour to a whole vehicle....
Car Detailer
A Car Detailer improves the visual appearance of cars and other vehicles by cleaning exterior and interior surfaces. You might wash car surfaces, a...
Windscreen Fitter
A Windscreen Fitter repairs and replaces windscreens in motor vehicles. You’ll remove damaged windscreens and fit new ones, ensuring they are prope...
About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
