Get the skills you need to be job ready for a career in the vehicle body repair industry.
Through this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the industry including applying and restoring exterior paint; colour matching; preparing surfaces for refinishing; touch-up techniques; repairing panels with filler; using spray booths; rust prevention and sound deadening; workplace safety and health, and more!
You'll also learn to work with new technologies including vehicle wrapping.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Build your career in the vehicle body repair industry
When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology you'll be ready for a career in the vehicle body repair industry.
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metro TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.